The 2003 Gigondas Cuvee des Blaches reveals one of the most saturated purple colors of any 2003 Gigondas. There is a notion of new oak in the nose, but that is overwhelmed by copious quantities of black currants, raspberries, and cherries. Some minerality is present in this full-bodied, attractive, nicely concentrated effort. With more personality as well as depth than most of its peers, it should drink well for 5-8 years.No known American importer.