The 2005 Gigondas Cuvee Traditionnelle reveals a dark ruby/purple-tinged color, a somewhat monolithic, foursquare personality, with very good to excellent depth, but extremely high tannins when combined with the slightly higher than normal acidity. This is a backward, austere wine that needs time in the cellar.
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