Guigal Gigondas (75cl, 15%)

Guigal Gigondas is a Southern Rhône red wine from Gigondas AOC, France, made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. The 2020 vintage is stated. Fruit comes from vines averaging 40 years of age at roughly 32 hectoliters per hectare, and the finished blend matures for two years in large oak foudres, half of which are new. The aroma shows ripe stone fruit, licorice, savory garrigue herbs, cinnamon, black pepper and a subtle vanillin thread. The palate is generous with concentrated cranberry, cherry and damson plum, with clove, allspice, stony minerality, supple tannins and good acidity. The finish is medium-long, warm and savory, with dried herbs, graphite and dark chocolate.