Poor fruit set in the Grenache, followed by a hot, dry summer means that the blend of the 2017 Gigondas is an atypical 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault. It's full-bodied, with anise accents to the black cherry fruit, a supple mouthfeel and some mocha and meaty notes on the long finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.