2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles

Even better than the 2015, the 2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles is a fine effort, perfumed like flowering garrigue, it then moves into red fruit on the full-bodied palate. It's supple, not overly rich, but fresh and peppery, with a mouthwatering finish outlined by silky tannins. It should drink well for a decade.

Deep bright-rimmed ruby. A highly aromatic bouquet evokes ripe blackberry and cherry cola, along with suggestions of smoky minerals, lavender and allspice. Deep, round and expansive, offering concentrated dark fruit flavors and a hint of candied flowers. Powerful yet graceful in style, showing impressive balance, fine-grained balance and strong finishing cling.