Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires

Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Gigondas - L'Argnée Vieilles Vignes - 2017

Ageing

The crop is manually harvested. Upon arrival in the cellars, the grapes are sorted and vatted in 50hl oak barrels. Unlike Syrah, Grenache is destemmed. After maceration, fermentation begins. The extraction and the temperatures are controlled according to daily tastings. We work the wines by punching down or pumping over. After racking, the wines are aged for a year and a half in oak Foudres.

The vintage

This 2017 vintage will be remembered as the year of all records: the driest year in 30 years, non-interventionist vineyard work, optimal harvest conditions, a very small yield due to climatic hazards, and wines with very rich potential.

Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires

Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Gigondas - L'Argnée Vieilles Vignes - 2017

Serving

15°C in big wine glasses.
Match: Veal with Girolles mushrooms, Beef stew.

Tasting

The 2017 vintage, made from 100% Grenache already has a complex nose (black fruit, smoky notes and sweet spices) and a rich and powerful mouth, with silky and delicate tannins. The finish is long, balanced, with a nice freshness and slightly candied fruit.

Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires

Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Gigondas - L'Argnée Vieilles Vignes - 2017

Location

Located at the South-Western end of the Appellation, at the heart of the historical village of Gigondas.

Terroir

Sandy soils.