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the palate is an exercise in poise
sweet spice and a lovely fennel character on the mid palate
There is a highly seductive palate feel as well as a beguiling inner mouth perfume to the concentrated medium weight flavors but despite the richness there is also fine precision on the powerful
finessed and fine
weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining
Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_italy the palate is an exerciseThe still tannic, structured and firm 2005 Gigondas, even now at 10, needs further cellaring. Graphite, crushed rock, black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full bodied, tight, yet concentrated and masculine styled Gigondas that has impressive purity and length. I continue to believe in this wine, and think it needs another 2 3 years of cellaring, but it's certainly taking its time to come around.