Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle 2005

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Tasting Notes

Deeper and richer than then classic cuvee, the Grenache dominated 2005 Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle offers an incredible bouquet of blackcurrants, charcoal, licorice, toasted spice and charred meats. Incorporating 10% Syrah, it’s full-bodied, deep and concentrated on the palate, with a smoking mid-palate, gorgeous fruit and a great finish. This is every bit as good as the Hominis Fides, and should drink well for another decade.

Score: 95

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2025 28 February 2015

Ripe and showy, with deliciously pure blackberry, boysenberry and fig fruit, all layered with mocha, incense and Turkish coffee hints. The long, rich finish is really rich and silky, with a nice buried minerality. Drink now through 2012.

Score: 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2008-2012 31 May 2008

Deep ruby. Powerful red and dark berry preserve aromas, with subtle garrigue and tapenade qualities adding a brooding quality. Quite sweet in the mouth, with deep raspberry and candied cherry flavors and a finish featuring broad, velvety tannins. This displays wonderful pliancy and clarity.

Score: 93

Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com 01 January 2008