2006 Domaine de Font-Sane Gigondas Tradition, 15% alc., $23.99: Deep and dark in color, with big earth and iron on the nose and a rich beam of black currant and blackberry that comes to the fore on the palate. Full bodied, well structured and very primary, with several years of development and improvement ahead of it, but approachable now with extended air. The rich fruit carries the day here, and the earth and iron provide great support. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
2006 Domaine de Font-Sane Gigondas Terrasses des Dentelles, 15% alc., $34.49: Good dark color, with a dusty, sun baked plum and berry nose that doesn’t give a lot at first, but becomes more generous with air. Flavors echo and expand, with burry tannins and zippy acids; the sun baked character sets the tone of the wine’s personality. With its rich core of fruit, all this needs is 5-8 years in the cellar to smooth out the rough edges. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Imported by AHD Vintners, Ltd., Warren, MI
-From More Red Wings & Red Rhones 2009
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