Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle other_regions moderately austere and wonderfully persistent

moderately austere and wonderfully persistent finale that is quite firmly structured

this is aromatic

Light anise

Then juicy and bright in the mouth

Noticeable wood fights a bit with the very earthy mix of upper and lower register aromas that include red currant

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle other_regions moderately austere and wonderfully persistentThe 2003 Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle is a blend of 90% Grenache, and the balance Syrah, that was aged in 50% new French oak. A big, ripe, full bodied effort that holds everything together, it gives up notions of black plums, blackberries and cassis to go with pepper, cured meats and roasted herbs. Possessing rock solid, mid palate depth and a core of sweet fruit, its drinking at point, but should have a gradual evolution over the coming 4 5 years. The