Gabriel Meffre Laurus Gigondas 2018

Brilliant ruby. Pungent, smoke-accented cherry and black raspberry aromas open up slowly and take on suave floral and vanilla nuances. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, oering bitter cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice flavors that become sweeter with air. Finishes very long and subtly chewy, with well-judged tannins and repeating cherry and spice notes. Drinking window: 2024-2034. Score – 93. (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Jan. 19, 2023)