Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache 66 - 2009 (750ml) Rapel Valley the light-bodied liquid opens with

the light-bodied liquid opens with a light floral note – hibiscus is a key ingredient – giving way to baking spice and a final dried cherry exhale

The nose is peppery like the Joven

Classic Jerez-style sweet vermouth

With tastes of toffee and fudge

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Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache 66 - 2009 (750ml) Rapel Valley the light-bodied liquid opens withThe 2009 Gigondas Tradition, a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and the rest Syrah and Cinsault, tips the scales at about 16% alcohol, so theres nothing wimpy about this wine. Loads of blueberry, smoky blackberry, kirsch, licorice and hints of toast and earth all make an appearance in this voluptuously styled, evolved wine, which is already drinking beautifully. This wine has low acidity and velvety tannins, so theres no need to wait to enjoy this