2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Gallimardes

More Provencal, unctuous and hedonistic than the Grenache de Pierre, the blockbuster 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee les Gallimardes is a powerhouse wine that knocks it out of the park with its bouquet of roasted Provencal garrigue, licorice, dried rocks, black currants and blackberries. With a stacked mid-palate, full-bodied richness, sweet tannin and a finish that won’t quit, this insanely good 2007 will continue to knock your socks off for another decade.

Inky purple. Explosively perfumed, smoky aromas of dark berry compote, olive tapenade, potpourri and Indian spices. Really exotic and expressive on the palate, offering sweet blackcurrant and mulberry flavors and slow-building spiciness. Chewy tannins add grip to the very long, sappy finish. This is built for the long haul.

A blend of 100 year old 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the 2007 Domaine Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Gallimardes is a ripe, powerful and hedonistic wine that is jam packed with kirsch, raspberries, toasted spice, roasted meats and mineral aromas. Very ripe, perfumed and intense on the nose, the palate ratchets it up a notch and is full bodied with huge fruit, a gorgeous texture and a very long finish with ripe, fine grained tannins. A stunning drink now, this has the fruit and structure to age beautifully for 15+ years.