Goubert Gigondas “Florence” 2019

Goubert’s flagship “Cuvée Florence,” is terrific, and built for the long haul.  It is equal parts Grenache and Syrah from the domaine’s best vines, and raised in Burgundy-size small oak barrels. Jeb Dunnuck awarded 94 points, writing “this is one of the finest vintages of this cuvée I can remember,” and calling it “ elegant, yet concentrated.” Vinous also gave 94, finding it “powerful” and “intense” with “impressive depth.” It is dense and intense, a fine mix of fruit and spice with an overlay of oak. The elements usually need a few years in the bottle to integrate, round out, and show their best, but patience is always rewarded with this wine.