Produced on sandy soils, which cover a small part of the appellation, Grenache expresses great softness and is very aromatic without being heavy. This wine is full bodied but with finesse at the same time.
Presentation
Presentation
The vines grow on limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache immense finesse and elegance with unique aromas.
The vintage
The 2016 vintage in the Southern Rhone valley is exceptional, both in terms of quality and quantity, thanks to idyllic weather conditions that protected the region from climatic accidents throughout the whole year.
Location
Located mid-hill, just under the village centre, the Famille Perrin vineyard is amongst the most historical vineyards in Gigondas. It benefits from a flow of cold air which blows through the valley situated to the west of the village.
Terroir
Limestone, calcareous marl, clay and sand. The vines are planted on terraces, facing northwest.
Ageing
The whole harvest is destemmed. Vinification in wooden truncated casks and stainless steel tanks. Ageing in Foudres and barriques.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Advice
Serving
Serve at 16°C with a veal chop with morels or a crispy lamb breast.
Tasting
Beautiful ruby color with purple undertones. 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.
Reviews
"Medium ruby-colored, the 2016 Gigondas La Gille (90% Grenache and the rest other permitted varieties) is silky and polished, with beautiful kirsch, dried earth, spice box and dried flowers aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and polished, it's already drinking nicely yet has enough tannin (not to mention balance) to keep for a decade."
"“Jammy nose with less definition than their Christins Vacqueyras. Firmer and more textural on the palate, with ample density. Has the gutsiness and fruit power to age well.”"
"Deep ruby. Aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, garrigue and pungent flowers pick up a spicy topnote with aeration. Displays sharp delineation and energetic lift to fresh black raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors, which fan out slowly on the back half. Finishes sweet, lively and very long, with fine-grained tannins framing lingering red fruit and floral notes.""
