The estate’s top cuvee, the 2004 Gigondas La Font de Tonin (a blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvedre aged in a combination of used and new French barrels), reveals powerful notes of crushed rocks, raspberries, blueberries, and hints of talcum powder and flowers. Medium-bodied with excellent acidity as well as moderate tannin, it may turn out to be outstanding if everything comes together prior to bottling. Importers: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; Import!, Madison, WI; tel. (608) 255-8622, and Dionysus Imports, Lorton, VA; tel. (703) 550-2250

The 2004 Gigondas Cuvee Prestige La Font de Tonin (a blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvedre, aged in a combination of 2-year old, 1-year old, and new French barrels) exhibits medium to full-bodied, powerful, blueberry, raspberry, cherry, crushed rock, and mineral-like flavors along with a spicy, heady finish. It will be best consumed over the next decade. Importers: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Michael Skurnik, Syosset NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; Import!, Madison, WI; tel. (608) 255-8622, and Dionysus Imports, Lorton, VA; tel. (703) 550-2250