This shows some maturity, offering incense and tobacco hints, with the roasted plum and licorice root profile of the vintage. Turns dark and brawny on the finish, picking up coffee, sage and mineral notes. Has both guts and polish. Drink now through 2012. 1,080 cases made, 85 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add