Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Gallimardes Rouge 2010

"A glorious display of ripe, mouthcoating dark fruit featuring seemingly endless layers of steeped fig, warm boysenberry confiture, macerated plum and currant and blueberry pâte de fruit flavors, all laced with a riveting ganache note and backed by a solid, tarry spine. The long finish courses with warm stone, licorice root and Turkish coffee, but avoids being overbearing. Best from 2014 through 2030."

97 Points

Wine Spectator

"Unfortunately, there are only about 180 cases of the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Gallimardes. This spectacular wine is one of the vintage's most prodigious efforts. It has added complexity and weight since I tasted it last year. An inky/purple color is followed by notes of licorice, truffles, black raspberries, cassis, camphor and a hint of scorched earth. This dense, full-bodied 2010 possesses fabulous concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel and a finish that lasts nearly 50 seconds. It is an amazing tour de force from the Girauds and their consulting oenologist, Philippe Cambie."

97 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Opaque ruby. An explosively perfumed bouquet presents dark fruit preserves, incense and anise, with a smoky topnote. Sappy and vibrant in the mouth, offering sweet black and blue fruit flavors supported by zesty acidity. Becomes brighter with air and finishes with excellent clarity and silky tannins. This wine has the depth to age but its elegance makes it approachable now."

93 Points

International Wine Cellar