Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml But it certainly seems sometimes

But it certainly seems sometimes as if botrytis sought out him

(from Mazoyères)

which now owns such iconic Napa names such as Beringer

Made from Balthazar's youngest Cornas vines

The wine is the same

Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml But it certainly seems sometimesThe 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.