Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2020 Champagne Francis Verrier violet and sandalwood aromas come

violet and sandalwood aromas come to the forefront

30% Gewürztraminer and 10% Riesling

the 2019 Château Tour Saint Christophe reveals a saturated purple color to go with a pretty

The aromas are a bit vegetal and earthy

Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2020 Champagne Francis Verrier violet and sandalwood aromas comeA racy red, with baked plum, sappy cassis and wet earth and vanilla tinged incense notes that slowly emerge. The round palate is nicely offset by a savory vein of crushed iron and smoke, with grippy tannins firming up the structured, densely packed yet elegant finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre. 91 Pts Wine Spectator