France

Gigondas

Full

Cork

A heavily oxidative, slightly vinegary aroma with a deeply ferrous tang, like blood. It’s very meaty; think of roasted meats and black pudding. The palate is full-bodied, with flavours of balsamic, herbal bitters, and some dank, slightly rotten fruits. There's still grip and driving acidity, and it's powerfully flavoured. As it starts to take on some old Madeira notes it is feeling very old, but it’s not dead and not without interest, especially on the palate. Intellectual interest is what keeps it going. For those unfamiliar with mature wines, it might not be the most pleasurable, but there’s no denying that it delivers physical impact.

Grenache / Garnacha

La Bastide Saint Vincent, Costevieille, Gigondas, Rhône, France, 2000

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A heavily oxidative, slightly vinegary aroma with a deeply ferrous tang, like blood. It’s very meaty; think of roasted meats and

La Bastide Saint Vincent, Costevieille, Gigondas, Rhône, 2000

75cl

Matt Walls

La Bastide Saint Vincent

Rhône

La Bastide Saint Vincent, Costevieille, Gigondas, 2000

Still

La Bastide Saint Vincent, Costevieille, Gigondas, Rhône, 2000

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