caramelized peach

but there's ample fruit for balance

violets and black raspberries but also a veneer of cedar and vanilla

cherry and floral pastille flavors and a suggestion of cracked pepper

occasionally other Echézeaux is added from purchases but in 2018 this is a domaine wine)

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Size:6x1.5L caramelized peachThe 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