Very solid, with a core of steeped dark plum, fig and black currant fruit that is still a bit coiled up, while singed cedar, lavender, savory and tobacco notes peek throughout. Shows a light sanguine echo on the finish. Just wait this out a bit longer in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2025. 6,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add

This has a perfumy edge, as singed alder and powdered vanilla hints lead a core of lightly steeped cherry and red currant fruit along. A sanguine thread hangs on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 5,800 cases made, 900 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add

A light coating of singed mesquite drapes over a medium-weight core of plum and black currant fruit. A lightly firm alder edge holds the finish. Drink now through 2020. 3,500 cases made, 950 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add

The 2011 Gigondas still shows some drying tannins on the finish, but I wouldn't advise holding this wine more than another five years or so. Tarry notes on the nose lead into flavors of leather and chocolate. Drink up while the full-bodied mid-palate still exhibits a lovely velvety richness.