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Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Gigondas - La Gille - 2013

Presentation

The vines grow on limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache immense finesse and elegance with unique aromas.

Ageing

The whole harvest is destemmed. Vinification in wooden truncated casks and stainless steel tanks. Ageing in Foudres and barriques.

The vintage

The vintage started with a long winter and one of the driest ones in the past years followed by an inexistent Spring. The crop development was very slow due to important climatic variations. The winemakers’ work was therefore crucial to get good quality grapes in small quantities. 2013 was a complicated vintage and late but is wonderfully balanced and is very promising.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Gigondas - La Gille - 2013

Serving

Serve at 16°C with a veal chop with morels or a crispy lamb breast.

Tasting

In 2013, harvest of the Grenache was a challenge. Plot selections and a ruthless sorting out in the vineyard allowed us to produce this beautiful wine. The nose is complex with rich notes of red and black fruit. The mouth is lush and powerful, the tannins are soft and elegant with a long and mineral finish.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Gigondas - La Gille - 2013

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.