Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Jeb Dunnuck - 28 Oct 16
A gem in the vintage, the 2004 Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues offers mature notes of kirsch, black cherries, saddle leather, basil and spice in a rich, full-bodied, slightly austere, serious and structured package. You can recognize the Mourvedre-driven structure and tannic spine on the palate, and this full-bodied beauty has more depth and concentration than most in the vintage. It will keep for another decade or more.
Drinking Date: 2009 - 2026
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 28 Aug 23
Full bottle 1,345 g. The last of a case bought many years ago. Dark blackish ruby with a pale rim. There's still a bit of tannin here! Very rich, herbal nose. Definite garrigue flavours. Serve this fairly warm. I'm tasting it straight from the fridge which is emphasising the tannin. But it's long and convincing, and still marching ahead at nearly 20 years old. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2014 - 2028
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.