Domaine Brusset Tradition Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas 2012

Looking at the 2012s from barrel, the 2012 Gigondas Tradition Grand Montmirail (70% tank-aged Grenache and 30% barrel-aged Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault) sports great aromatics as well as medium-bodied richness and depth on the palate. Graphite, mineral, smoky black fruits and new leather all emerge here and this supple, pure and nicely concentrated effort has loads of potential. It should have over a decade of longevity. Score - 90-92. (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)