The outstanding 2003 Gigondas Les Espalines boasts notes of licorice, blackberries, pepper, and garrigue. It is moderately tannic, medium-bodied, rich, concentrated, and impressive with a Provencal-like personality. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029,Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048