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December 2, 2002
Montirius
Gigondas, 1999
4.5 grapes
France
- Côtes du Rhône - Southern Rhône - Gigondas
Delicate and elegant aromas with notes of thyme and spice also showing through. Superb! Palate - Fruity on the palate showing primary flavours of fresh grape juice with lovely tannins. Notes of liquorice and violet hinting at the presence of syrah in the wine. A very slight spritz on the tongue demonstrates the youth of the wine but will disappear soon. Gold
Medal in the Macon's Wine Fair 2001, rated 94/100 by The Wine Spectator
in the November 2001 edition and #13 Wine of the Year 2001 in Wine
Spectator. |
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A
rich and incredibly fruity wine,which is showing considerable promise.
Supple and juicy flavours with a firm backbone of ripe tannins.
Intense aromas of liquorice and violet hinting at the presence of
syrah in the wine. Wonderful with roast guinea fowl or pheasant
or mushroom risotto.I love this wine for the richness of it's fruit
and the wild notes which remind me of the garrigue. |
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A
real case of an iron hand in a velvet glove. A most promising organic
wine from this region which has tremendous potential. A real favourite
of mine. |
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The Purple Feet Rating System: |
5 grapes = spectacular |
4 grapes = delicious |
3 grapes = yummy |
2 grapes = okay |
1 grape = awkward |
