Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_australia A wine of great intensity

A wine of great intensity

A barrel selection that saw 30 months sur lattes before disgorgement with five grams per liter dosage and which consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir

freshly baked bread

without any loss of energy

It just feels a bit foursquare toward the finish

Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_australia A wine of great intensityThe still tannic, structured and firm 2005 Gigondas, even now at 10, needs further cellaring. Graphite, crushed rock, black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full bodied, tight, yet concentrated and masculine styled Gigondas that has impressive purity and length. I continue to believe in this wine, and think it needs another 2 3 years of cellaring, but it's certainly taking its time to come around.