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Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle 2005
Saint Cosme
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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