2007 Domaine les Pallieres "Les Terraces de Diable" Gigondas

Listed in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2010. 93 points Robert Parker: "The sensational 2007 Gigondas Les Terraces de Diable reveals gloriously sweet black cherry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, loamy soil, and roasted herbs. With terrific fruit density, a full-bodied richness, and striking elegance and precision, it should drink well for 15 or more years." (10/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Polished and pure, with delicious layers of plum sauce, braised fig and melted licorice that glide through the dense but silky textured finish. Hints of graphite and incense lurk in the background. Long, with buried minerality. Should age nicely. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Clairette. Drink now through 2015." (Web Only 2009) 91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "(90% grenache and 5% each of mourvedre and clairette) Ruby-red. Pungent smoky aromas of cherry, black raspberry, spicecake and flowers, plus a strong mineral undertone. Round and velvety on entry, the firmer in the middle, offering juicy red berry and cherry flavors with repeating smokiness. Impressively energetic on the finish, which echoes the red fruit and spice notes. I'd keep my hands off this wine for at least another five years." (Jan/Feb 2010)