The medium-bodied, pleasant 2004 Gigondas exhibits notes of cherries, earth, spice, and herbs. It is a good effort in a tough vintage for this appellation. Guigal’s Chateauneuf du Pape is usually a blend of 80-85% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre. It is fashioned from fruit purchased from over forty different growers which is blended by Guigal, and then aged in large wood foudres for 2-3 years.
Better than the 2003, the 2004 Gigondas reveals deeper, sweeter, blacker fruits along with additional minerality, body, and depth. It should drink well for 10-12 years after its release.
The 2004 Gigondas is very tasty, very Provencal, and a super effort for the vintage. Drink it over the next 6-10 years. Wine Advocate # 175; Feb 2008 Robert Parker 90 points Drink: 2008 - 2018