Chapoutier’s 2006 Gigondas is also better than many of the estate wines of the appellation. Totally destemmed fruit dominated by Grenache, the wine has a deep ruby/purple color, good minerality, some spring flowers, as well as earthiness. The great terroiriste and biodynamic farmer of the northern Rhone, Michel Chapoutier, continues to display impressive talent for turning out strong wines from the southern Rhone even though his undeniable strengths are his single-vineyard wines from the north. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Very round and juicy, with delicious fig, plum sauce and red licorice notes laid over cassis and mineral. Long, pure finish. Drink now through 2013. 75 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add