Brotte has also turned in a brilliant 2007 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes. Its saturated purple color is accompanied by terrific aromas of black currants, blackberries, incense, powdered stones, and white flowers. The floral and mineral-dominated aromatics are followed by a wine with superb density and purity, a medium to full-bodied, sumptuous mouthfeel, and a long finish. Enjoy this superb Gigondas over the next decade or more. In top vintages such as 2007, three cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape are produced, all of which performed even better from bottle than they did last year. Various American importers: www.brotte.com