Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Size:6x1.5L Cellarmaster Hervé Deschamps’ first solo

Cellarmaster Hervé Deschamps’ first solo vintage and still one of his best

with glistening verbena

To explain some of the many things I saw and learned from them

Bodega Catena Zapata has been owned by the Catena family since 1902

that is the American wine part of this wine

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Size:6x1.5L Cellarmaster Hervé Deschamps’ first soloThe 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