Tasted pre-bottling, the 2019 Gigondas Tradition Les Grand Montmirail looks exceptional, combining ripeness and vitality, power and complexity. Notes of plum, black cherry and licorice appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate boasts creamy, ripe tannins, yet remains lively and vibrant, picking up notes of black olives and salted licorice on the lengthy finish.