2021 Gigondas Les Roches Domaine des Bosquets

Inky violet color. Assertive aromas of ripe blackberry, kirsch and violet pick up olive, licorice and exotic spice nuances with air. Juicy, broad and deeply concentrated, this wine displays an array of floral-tinged black and blue fruit and spice flavors that become more lively as the wine opens up. Smoothly melds richness and vivacity, and the wonderfully long, spice- and mineral-accented finish features velvety tannins and resonating florality.

Another 100% Syrah cuvée, the 2021 Gigondas Les Roches has plenty of black and blue fruits as well as violets, peppered game, garrigue, and iron notes, yet it turns more elegant and pretty on the palate, with fine tannins, medium body, and beautiful overall balance.

Shows impressive purity and depth, with a deep, inviting well of black raspberry, blueberry pie and graphite flavors. Ripe yet refreshing and poised, with notes of smoked bacon, crushed iron and singed thyme playing out on a long, glossy finish held in check by chalky-fine tannins. Well done.