Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2016
The Famille Perrin vineyard is amongst the most historical vineyards in Gigondas. The vines are grown on sandy soils, which cover only a small part of the appellation and which benefit from a flow of cold air that blows through the valley situated to the west of the village. A blend dominated by Grenache which expresses great softness and is very aromatic without being heavy. This wine is full bodied but with finesse at the same time. Beautiful ruby in colour the nose is complex with aromas of ripe fruit (plums, cherries) and spices (cardamom, pepper). On the palate, the attack is dense and velvety with well-melted tannins and hints of pepper brioche.
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The Producer Famille Perrin | Rhône
The Perrin family, of Château de Beaucastel fame, began their négociant La Famille Perrin business in 1997. Established by François Perrin and his brother Jean-Pierre, Pierre's father, now run by Pierre since 1999. They produce a range of...
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The Region France | Southern Rhône
The Southern Rhône, in contrast to the Northern Rhône, has a more Mediterranean climate with milder winters and hot summers. Drought can be a problem in the area, but limited irrigation is permitted to try and combat this problem. The differing terroirs, together...
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Grenache
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Syrah / Shiraz
The name Syrah is derived from Shiraz (the grape name adopted by Australia) and is a black grape variety that makes dark, spicy red wines in many countries. The wines from this grape...