2007 Gigondas, La Bastide St. Vincent

A blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre from 35 to 50-year-old vines, this Gigondas wines from Domaine la Bastide St Vincent evokes flavours of charcuterie and earthy black fruit. Nothing remains here of the rusticity once associated with this appellation but the power and the glory are still very much in evidence.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

The year 2007 was a top rhône vintage, as good in the south as it was in the north, which explains why this hefty gigondas, with lots of ripe, tannic, smouldering spice and smoky black fruit, is such an impressive red. Born on the herb-scented hillsides near the Dentelles de Montmirail, this giant of a winter red needs to slumber on for a few years yet before it turns into a richer, more velvety offering that will still need big food to accompany it and tame its tannins.
(Jane MacQuitty, The Times - 7 November 09)