Saint Cosme, Gigondas Claux other_regions_australia more so than the '89

more so than the '89 (or the '82

and based on the results

it's drinking beautifully today but has another two-plus decades of evolution

Who says there is no such thing as terroir

well-detailed and relatively sleek medium-bodied flavors that display focused power on the sneaky long and markedly firm finale

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Claux other_regions_australia more so than the '89Liquorice, cinnamon and strawberry, taking on some tobacco leaf now and vanilla. Oak is quite marked still. Rounded but not overly fat. Juicy, well balanced. Nice saline kick on the finish. Oak however is a little distracting on this vintage.