Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Brut Zero but I suspect that it

but I suspect that it will recover with age

If magnums are better for still wines

There is better volume and muscle to the bigger and richer if decidedly grippy and somewhat short finish

spice and a dollop of wood

from yields of only 9 hl/ha)

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Brut Zero but I suspect that itThe 2003 Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle is a blend of 90% Grenache, and the balance Syrah, that was aged in 50% new French oak. A big, ripe, full bodied effort that holds everything together, it gives up notions of black plums, blackberries and cassis to go with pepper, cured meats and roasted herbs. Possessing rock solid, mid palate depth and a core of sweet fruit, its drinking at point, but should have a gradual evolution over the coming 4 5 years. The