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The 1998 Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues is a stunner. Full-bodied, rich, layered and concentrated, with classic and mature notes of figs, spice box, cured meats and garrigue, it has a sensational texture, ripe, sweet tannin and a great finish. This bottle was even more impressive than the one tasted last year, yet it's still fully mature and ready to go, and I see no reason to hold off.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Rhone |
Rebsorten | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah |
Alkoholgehalt | 15.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Domaine Santa Duc |157 Chemin des Hautes Garrigues |84190 Gigondas, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2006 - 2038 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues 1998

The Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues 1998 from Domaine Santa Duc is a remarkable wine from the renowned Gigondas region in the south of France, captivating with its depth and complexity. In the glass, this wine displays a deep, almost black ruby red, indicating its intense concentration and aging.
The nose unfolds a complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by spicy notes and Provençal herbs. Over time, additional nuances of chocolate, tobacco, and dried herbs develop. On the palate, the wine is powerful and full-bodied, with impressive structure and well-integrated tannins. The fruit aromas remain present and are interspersed with spicy and earthy notes. The palate is complex and balanced, with elegant acidity and a long, flavorful finish.
The 1998 vintage has already reached a high level, but also shows potential for further development with continued careful cellaring. Overall, the Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues 1998 is an excellent example of the top quality of Domaine Santa Duc's wines and offers an impressive experience for connoisseurs and lovers of mature Rhône wines.