91 points -- The 2003 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes has a dense ruby/purple color and a beautifully sweet nose of melted licorice, asphalt, black currants, and cherries. The wine has a big, glycerin-imbued, full-throttle palate as well as a persistent finish. This is a big, structured wine with surprisingly high levels of tannin.
Drinking Window: Now to 2023