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The saturated purple-colored 1999 Gigondas displays a sweet, pure nose of blueberries and cassis, surprisingly tart acidity, a strong underpinning of minerals, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied, straightforward finish. Although excellent, it is not as impressive as I had hoped it would be. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. Importers: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910, Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; Import!, Madison, WI; tel. (608) 255-8622, and Dionysus Imports, Lorton, VA.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(62% grenache with 35% syrah and 3% mourvedre; aged in a combination of cuve and older barriques Good ruby color. Brooding aromas of blackberry, kirsch, licorice, mint and spices. Large-scaled, concentrated and mouthfilling; very deep, complex flavors of black cherry, mocha, vanilla and milk chocolate. Impressively broad on the palate. Finishes with lush, chewy tannins that coat the entire palate. A great showing today.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Syrah / Shiraz
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