The dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 Gigondas exhibits minerals, black raspberries, and cherry fruit, medium body, and moderate tannin. The wine suggests it will be drinkable when released, and should last for a decade or more.
Importers: K & L Wine Merchants, Redwood City, CA; tel. (650) 364-8544, Jocelyn Cambier Imports Inc., VA, tel. (703) 288-3370, Franklin Selections, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (800) 221-9916, and World Wine Source, Berkeley Heights, NJ; tel. (908) 771-9082