The saturated purple-colored 1999 Gigondas displays a sweet, pure nose of blueberries and cassis, surprisingly tart acidity, a strong underpinning of minerals, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied, straightforward finish. Although excellent, it is not as impressive as I had hoped it would be. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. 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.