2012 Aline Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Tradition, Rhone, France 750ml

A step up and a gorgeous tank sample, the 2012 Gigondas Tradition will spend a full 30 months in a combination of foudre and concrete tanks before bottling. Medium to full-bodied, rich and beautifully textured, it offers a slightly modern profile with hints of graphite, licorice, toasted spice and ripe, Grenache driven fruit on the nose. Surprisingly elegant and finesse driven, with fine tannin, this is a serious Gigondas that should age effortlessly for over a decade.