Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH There have been so many

There have been so many monumental Syrahs from this address it’s difficult to say where this beauty will ultimately end up when it’s at maturity

Loads of tobacco at backend

along with scorched earth

one torn label

A great sleeper of the vintage

Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH There have been so manyInto Neck Chteau Gigault is a 33 acre estate in Mazion, in Premieres Cotes de Blaye, on the east bank of the Gironde River. Though the estate dates to the 18th century, it was purchased in 1998 by Christophe Reboul Salze and well known wine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt was brought in to steer winemaking. The estates flagship wine is the Cuvee Viva, a Merlot based blend with an annual production of nearly 4,000 cases. The second wine is Chteau