2009 年的 Gigondas Cuvee Romaine 表現(xiàn)不佳，但 2010 年的該款酒，表現(xiàn)卻極為出眾。該酒呈紅寶石/紫色，伴有微微的酒桶及烤肉熏煙的味道，還帶有黑醋栗及櫻桃的味道。這款來(lái)自 Gigondas 的佳釀至少 10 年內(nèi)都很適合飲用。

The 2007 Gigondas Les Espalines Cuvee Romaine is composed of 65-75% Grenache and the balance Mourvedre and Syrah, all from 50+-year-old vines, its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of powdered rock, ink, graphite, blueberries, and boysenberries. Possessing a striking minerality, full-bodied richness, very good acidity, and sweet tannins, it is a beautifully built, pure wine to enjoy over the next 10-12 years. The stars in Patrick Lesec’s porfolio are the superb Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees he fashions, but there are also some stunning bargains for shrewd consumers. By the way, Lesec chose not to produce any Chateauneuf du Papes or Gigondas in 2008.Importer: Chemin des Vins, Sherborn, MA; tel. (508) 545-1532, who distributes to wholesalers in 20 different states. Readers are advised to call them for availability in their region.

Equally strong in a more challenging vintage is the 2006 Gigondas Cuvee Romaine Les Espalines. Blue and red fruits intermixed with floral and forest floor notes are present in this medium-bodied wine. With good acidity, ripe tannin, and a nicely textured mouthfeel, it can be consumed over the next 8-10 years. Patrick Lesec continues to make a fine name for his negociant blends from the southern Rhone. His Chateauneuf du Papes, all strong performers in 2007 and 2006, were reviewed in issue #179.Patrick Lesec Selection’s agent for the U.S. market is Chemin des Vins, Sherborn, MA; tel. (508) 545-1532