Domaine Les Goubert, Gigondas

Moderately translucent yet remarkably deep and dark color. Very powerful, expressive and even lightly perfumed nose with aromas of very ripe dark fruit, meaty and even greasy notes, smoke, licorice, some alcohol, a little barnyard, a hint of oak and a touch of blue flowers. Very full-bodied and obviously rather ripe on the palate with concentrated flavors of peppery spice, lightly dried figs, ripe dark plums, some chocolate and cocoa oak, a little raspberry and a hint of alcohol heat. …

Mouth-puckeringly tannic at this point, but already enjoyable. Good fruit and acidity. Try again in 1-2 years.

Light purple color with earthy nose and light mouthfeel. Some cherry and herbs on the palate. Would have been interesting to try a younger version for comparison.

Belle bouteille, à son apogée actuellement.