Gigondas wines are from the Rhone valley and are typically known as an alternative to the expensive Chateauneuf du Pape (an AOC (French certification) in the southern Rhone wine region). These wines are made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. One wine especially, from "Vieilles Vignes" (old vines) brings enough thunder to make the editor go with a purchase.