2020 Famille Perrin Domaine Clos des Tourelles Gigondas, Southern Rhone

The 2020 Gigondas Clos Des Tourelles should be a step up. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and remarkably well-balanced, it has a terrific mix of red and almost blue fruits as well as peppery herbs and flowers. Already complex and nuanced, yet concentrated and rich, it’s a serious effort from the Perrin family that’s going to have 15+ years of overall longevity.

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Famille Perrin Domaine Clos des Tourelles Gigondas is a powerful yet refined expression of Grenache from one of the Southern Rhône’s most prestigious appellations. The Perrin family, renowned for their work at Château de Beaucastel, brings the same commitment to terroir-driven winemaking to this exceptional single-estate Gigondas. Clos des Tourelles, a historic walled vineyard at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, benefits from its unique microclimate and limestone-rich soils, producing wines of remarkable depth, structure, and longevity.

Deep ruby in color, this Gigondas opens with intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, layered with notes of garrigue, crushed violets, and black pepper. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with juicy black fruit, earthy undertones, and hints of licorice and cocoa. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide balance, while a mineral backbone adds elegance and complexity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving traces of spice, dried herbs, and subtle smokiness.

This wine pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, or wild mushroom risotto. Its robust character and structure also make it an excellent match for aged cheeses, duck confit, or dishes infused with Provençal herbs. While already showing incredible depth, it has the potential to age gracefully for 10–15 years, developing even greater complexity over time.