The 1994 Gigondas is an intense, medium- to full-bodied, deep ruby/purple-colored wine made in an elegant style. The wine's Mourvedre component dominates, but I suspect the Grenache and Syrah will move to the forefront with more time in bottle. The wine possesses fine structure, some of Mourvedre's animal and tree bark-like scents, an expansive, chewy mid-palate, and loads of tannin and structure in the long finish. Although the wine achieved 13.5% alcohol naturally, it is closed and tight. Give it another 1-2 years of bottle age, and drink it over the next 10-12 years. Last tasted 6/96.

An alluring red with plenty of black cherry and ripe plum flavors, along with notes of toasty oak, mocha and spice, this is rich yet focused, with the backbone to age. Drink now through 2000. Drink now through 2000. 2,000 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add