2016 Gigondas
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The 2016 Gigondas checks in as a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah brought up in older oak. This classic Gigondas has plenty of leafy herbs (thyme, basil), spring flowers, and cedar, lots of red and black fruits, notable purity, good freshness, and a balanced style. It's going to benefit from short-term bottle age and keep for a decade.
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A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, all aged in foudre, Piaugier's 2016 Gigondas is a top-flight offering. Boasting explosive aromas of flowering garrigue and black cherries, this is full-bodied, creamy-supple in texture and easy to drink, but concentrated nonetheless. It really shines on the velvety finish, adding complex notes of dried spices and earth. This is one estate that's recently raised its game.
Deep ruby. Suave, oak-spiced red and blue fruit and lavender aromas are sharpened by a smoky mineral note and a touch of white pepper. Palate-staining black raspberry, boysenberry and spicecake flavors show very good depth and clarity. Finishes sappy, sweet and long, featuring supple tannins and repeating vanilla and floral pastille notes.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Syrah / Shiraz
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Dry