Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_italy concentration

concentration

mouth coating and impressively lingering finish

An exotically perfumed bouquet presents candied dark berries and cherry-cola

rose petal

long and equally compact finish that should also reward a decade plus of keeping

Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_italy concentrationThe still tannic, structured and firm 2005 Gigondas, even now at 10, needs further cellaring. Graphite, crushed rock, black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full bodied, tight, yet concentrated and masculine styled Gigondas that has impressive purity and length. I continue to believe in this wine, and think it needs another 2 3 years of cellaring, but it's certainly taking its time to come around.