Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Brut Zero There is better volume and

There is better volume and muscle to the bigger and richer if decidedly grippy and somewhat short finish

11 months' maturation

Located in Knights Valley

this superb Pinot Noir firms up nicely on the finish and has a full

Pretty hot and extracted on the nose

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Brut Zero There is better volume andThe 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