with warm weather in late July and early August advancing ripeness across key appellations
The broad voluptuous tannins are completely integrated with the fruit and allow the wine to progress gracefully along the palate and finish with a hint of developing truffle complexity and sweet tobacco
showcasing a prolonged focus on the fruit
resulting in an end impression of a rich wine that's very light on its feet
Piaugier - Gigondas 2022 (750ml) Borden Ranch with warm weather in lateThe 2022 Gigondas is killer stuff. Based on 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvdre, and the rest Syrah, from the lower plateau, it offers rocking levels of red fruits, peppery garrigue, leather, and sandalwood, and it's just about overflowing with Provenal character and charm. Medium bodied, balanced, with ripe tannins and a great finish, buy a case and enjoy bottles over the coming 10 12 years. Jeb Dunnuck, Dec 2024 Reviewed by: Jeb Dunnuck 94 pts A boldly