Dark and winey, this structured offering packs red and black currant paste flavors together with threads of charcoal, warm stone, bay leaf and savory, ending with a long tug of cast iron through the finish. A blue chip for cellaring. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035. 3,750 cases made, 930 cases imported.

I thought the 2019 Gigondas was gorgeous, with a rich, medium to full-bodied, concentrated style as well as classic Saint Cosme ground pepper, mineral, cured meats, and assorted red and black fruits. It's a powerful, concentrated base cuvée with the mid-palate and structure to evolve for 15-20 years.