Domaine de Piaugier, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2020

 I admit I cannot pass a Gigondas — and this one by the Domaine de Piaugier is a great example of why I cannot.  The blend is 65% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah.  Grenache’s rich flavors of black cherry, strawberry, and raspberry are very inviting while Mourvèdre’s blackberry, blueberry flavors with touch of smoke along with Syrah’s black pepper along with their chalky tannins, adds up to a complete symphony of flavors.  The generous fruit complements rich stews and spicy barbeque.