Gabriel Meffre Gigondas Sainte Catherine, 2012

Gabriel Meffre has been making Gigondas since the end of World War II, and this wine captures some of the old-time power and beauty that typifies Gigondas. Roughly 2/3 Grenache, 1/3 Syrah and 5% or less of Mourvedre.

Very deep and dark with bluish tints. At least some of the wine has been aged in new and used American oak. Exceptional bouquet of red and black fruits, herbs and eucalyptus. Bold red and fruit flavors bouncing off against each other. Plenty of tannin but sweet Gigondas fruit shines through with a touch of black pepper on the finish. Perfect match for rack of lamb.