2009 Gigault, Cuvee Viva (750ml)

Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Gigault, Cuvee Viva
Vineyard:
Designation: Cuvee Viva
Appellation: Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Producer: Chateau Gigault
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Cotes de Blaye
Alcohol:

Tasting note: Grapey, with lots of mineral and floral aromas that follow through to a full body, with well-integrated tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Love the raspberries. Excellent as usual. (90-93pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: March 2010
Score: 90-93
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: A sleeper of the vintage, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (made by Stephane Derenoncourt) exhibits a deep purple color as well as a sweet nose of black raspberries, black currants, and cherry jam, crisp acidity, ripe tannins, and a long, broad, concentrated mouthfeel. The finished alcohol is 14.4%. It should drink nicely for 7-8 years. (Tasted once.) (89-90pts. RP, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: April 2010
Score: 89-90
Drink: 2010-2018