Famille Perrin Domaine du Clos des Tourelles Gigondas 2019
Gigondas AOC
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This fabulous “top of the hierarchy” Gigondas from the renowned Perrin family has all the spicy warmth and richness of Châteauneuf, but displays “the elegant side of the appellation” too (Wine Advocate). From a tiny walled vineyard, this is 5-Star.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Crimson
- Grenache-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2099
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvety, with intense blackberry and cherry with mineral grip finish
Aroma
Rich raspberry and cassis, with hints of liquorice, herbs, smoky spice
The Wine
Gigondas may not yet have the kudos of Châteauneuf, but with wines like this it should have. The appellation lies just north of its Papal neighbour, with the same galet-strewn soil that assists ripening. Its wines are similar too - Grenache-based with a lovely warmth, richness and long spicy finish. Clos des Tourelles is one of the very best. It's from the Perrin family, owners too of Châteauneuf's flagship Château de Beaucastel. Their fabulous Gigondas property dates to medieval times and lies just outside the village. Its ancient walled vineyard has superb sandy clay soils and from there, Marc Perrin selects grapes for this fine red. A mix from older and younger vines gives an ideal balance of fruit, intensity and complexity. Open early.
Gigondas may not yet have the kudos of Châteauneuf, but with wines like this it ...
So fine, so elegant, so long, it nearly left me speechless
Joe Czerwinski
For the 2017 vintage
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