In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache 66, Gigondas, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2012–2032. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 99/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/09/2012
My favorite of the lineup and about as good as Gigondas (or Grenache for that matter) gets, the 2010 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache 66 is a selection of the best plots of Grenache located around the estate. Aged for 18 months in foudre, it is a quintessential Grenache that possesses extraordinary purity and complexity, as well as thrilling aromas of kirsch liqueur, blackberry, roasted…
Robert Parker (RP) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/10/2012 · Drink 2012-2032
Although it is almost impossible to find, Yves Gras's 100% old vine Grenache, the 2010 Gigondas Grand Grenache 66 is well-worth a search of the marketplace. Aged completely in foudre, it boasts over-the-top richness, a full-bodied mouthfeel, lots of black fruits, loads of viscosity, alcohol and fruit extract and supple tannins. It, too, should drink well for 20 years.
Robert Parker (RP) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/10/2011
Playing it slightly closer to the vest, but with a similar character, is the 2010 Grand Grenache 66. The alcohol is about 1% lower, and the wine has a slightly lower pH and higher total acids. The kirsch liqueur component is there, along with spring flowers, cedar, black currants and some loamy soil notes. It is full-bodied, but not as massive and intense as the 2009. I am sure this wine will put…