In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Perrin Gigondas Clos Des Tourelles, Gigondas, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (DE). Drinking window: 2025–2032. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Hommage à Jacques Perrin is a Rhone icon - the flagship wine of Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf du Pape. It is made only in the best vintages, the first in 1989, as a tribute to Jacques, a visionary winemaker who refused to use chemicals in his vine treatment
James Suckling (JS) — 94/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 2023-11-01
Scented nose of blackberries, dark plums, dried thyme, bay leaves, black pepper and hints of undergrowth. Medium to full body with finely grained tannins. So velvety and poised with texture and harmony. Lifted and well composed with a precise core of cherries and spices bringing vitality towards the developing finish. Drink or hold.
Decanter (DEC) — 94/100 · Decanter.com, 2022-10-01 · Drink 2026 - 2032
Very dark in the glass. Wonderful cassis aromas. It’s a rounded and generous style on the palate, with really expressive fruit. Good acidity and length, and the tannins are well tamed. Half the Grenache is whole-bunch fermented, as well as all the Syrah. Well balanced, this is very successful for a 2021 Gigondas. Vineyards around the Clos on the southern edge of the village, from a 4ha parcel.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 16.5/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 01/10/2022 · Drink 2025-2032
Wow ' what a nose! Juicy cassis, crushed blackcurrant, tobacco, rosemary, liquorice ' such purity, The palate is full of dark fruits, the tannins are fine, detailed and chalky and need time to integrate. The fruit is juicy and with good concentration. Really delicious! (AC)