The Wine Library Reviews

Region: South Rhone, France

Wine: 2006 Gigondas, Les Esplanines, Cuvee Romaine, Patric Lesec

Colour: Red

Grape: Grenache - Mouvedre blend

This ruby wine from the under valued AOC area of Gigondas, has aromas of dark fruit, such as blackcurrant, sweet spice, cinnamon, a little confected/ sweet fruit, minerals and a touch of a plaster smell (Brett?)! It still has a medium high acidity which helps clean the palate, and balance the fruit / oak flavours. The finish it pretty long as well!

Food Matching: Grilled steaks with thyme, peppered rib-eye steak, or peppered rack of lamb.

Score out of 10: 7.5

Value for Money: B

Can Age: Could hold for a couple of years

Taste: 21/03/2009

Price: £14.99 Waitrose