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Similarly-styled, the dark ruby/purple-colored, elegant 2008 Gigondas Homides Fides displays impressive purity and phenolic maturity for a 2008. It reveals slightly more structure and tannin than Le Claux as well as a more backward mouthfeel, but equal depth and ripeness. This impressive 2008 should evolve over the next 6-8 years. -90-92pts WA

Bright ruby. Sexy, oak-spiced red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by dried flowers and smoky herbs. Pliant, sweet, seductively smooth raspberry and kirsch flavors become spicier with air. The finish is sweet, expansive and nicely persistent, leaving a peppery note behind. This was raised in 45% new oak. -89-91 points