Revealing an attractive, open-knit style, Montirius’s 2001 Gigondas exhibits forward notes of kirsch liqueur, dried roasted Provencal herbs, licorice, and spice box. Round and fleshy as well as elegant, this medium-bodied 2001 is meant to be drunk now and over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Vintage ‘59 Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218

Soft-textured, dark in color and offering plenty of rich and ripe fruit, with a mineral, plum, dried herb character. Firm but sweet tannins need time to integrate the wine. Best from 2004 through 2010. 6,250 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add