Don’t confuse this very good Vacqueyras with Domaine Brusset’s Gigondas labeled Le Grand Montmirail. For one thing, this is considerably less expensive. After some initial sulfur notes blow off, complex scents of raspberries, coffee and dark chocolate blossom. It’s only medium-bodied, but shows excellent lift and verve on the extended finish. Drink now–2012. ——J.C.(11/15/2006)—— 88