Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml Much of their holdings are

Much of their holdings are in older vines

this medium bodied

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

Strong wood and menthol characters bury the fruit at present

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Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml Much of their holdings areThe still tannic, structured and firm 2005 Gigondas, even now at 10, needs further cellaring. Graphite, crushed rock, black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full bodied, tight, yet concentrated and masculine styled Gigondas that has impressive purity and length. I continue to believe in this wine, and think it needs another 2 3 years of cellaring, but it's certainly taking its time to come around.