Tasting Notes

WA98

Deeper, richer, more concentrated, and shockingly good, Giraud’s 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Les Gallimardes is an incredible expression of Grenache from the southern part of the appellation. Loaded with ripe black raspberry, cassis, licorice, roasted herbs and crushed rock-like characteristic, it has awesome richness, thrilling purity and sweet tannin that emerges on the finish. A stunning success that should not be missed, it will drink well for 15-20 years.

WS97

A glorious display of ripe, mouthcoating dark fruit featuring seemingly endless layers of steeped fig, warm boysenberry confiture, macerated plum and currant and blueberry pâte de fruit flavors, all laced with a riveting ganache note and backed by a solid, tarry spine. The long finish courses with warm stone, licorice root and Turkish coffee, but avoids being overbearing. Best from 2014 through 2030.

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