Monday, October 13, 2008

Tasting Note:  2003 Santa Duc Gigondas, Prestige des Hautes Garrigues

Deep ruby red color.  Nose of peppermint and menthol, ripe aromas of prunes and dried cherries.  Light perfume and rose; beautiful and alluring nose.  Medium bodied, an interesting wine – if you chew on it for a minute, it becomes very astringent and lengthens the finish a bit.  Otherwise, if you just sip it quick it appears much softer.  The acid is pronounced, not in harmony.  Finish is relatively short, all dark chocolate.  Could possibly use a couple years more age to integrate. 

Tasted on Oct. 7, 2008

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