Perrin & Fils, Gigondas Tourelles other_regions_italy An appealing elegant

An appealing elegant

the 2002 Cuvée William Deutz Brut Millésimé is another highlight of the estate

but perhaps this is the ‘minerality’ aimed for

admirable and opulent big-bodied flavors brim with dry extract on the overtly powerful and markedly firm finish that is borderline chewy and rustic

Just days before my visit

Perrin & Fils, Gigondas Tourelles other_regions_italy An appealing elegantOpaque, bright rimmed ruby. Intensely perfumed, mineral accented cherry and dark berry scents are accompanied by suggestions of licorice, candied flowers and exotic spices. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, offering deeply concentrated cherry pastry and blackberry flavors that become more energetic as the wine stretches out. Shows superb energy and mineral lift on an impressively long, subtly tannic finish that leaves behind a suave floral note. Josh