Pierre Amadieu Romane-Machotte Gigondas 2012

Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of dark berries, fruitcake, potpourri and incense. Palate-staining blackberry and cherry compote flavors show very good depth, with floral pastille and anise nuances adding complexity. Finishes on a sexy, deeply sweet dark berry liqueur note, with smooth tannins and excellent persistence. Score - 91-93. (Josh Raynolds, vinousmedia.com, Jan. 2014)