Vinous (91-93)

Glass-staining ruby. Aromas of fresh red berries, rose and lavender, with an exotic touch of Asian spices emerging with air. Juicy and precise, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and slow-mounting anise and white pepper notes. The bright finish features very good clarity and lingering sweetness.

Jeb Dunnuck (97)

The finest vintage to date, the 2015 Gigondas Le Clos des Tourelles comes from a tiny vineyard located just inside the village of Gigondas. Incorporating a touch of Syrah, this Grenache dominated beauty reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as off the chart notes of black raspberries, black cherries, pepper, garrigue, and tons of that classic Gigondas spice. I wrote “Wow” more than once in my notes and this full-bodied 2015 has ultra-fine tannin, perfect balance, and a stacked mid-palate. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 15+ years.

Wine Advocate (96-98)

Even better than I remember it being last year, and potentially edging out the L'Argnée this vintage, the 2017 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles is just flat-out terrific juice. From yields around 15 hectoliters per hectare, it's 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, all aged in foudre. Soaring floral notes of rose petals, violets and garrigue appear on the nose, followed by ripe raspberry flavors that flow almost weightlessly across the silky, full-bodied palate. So fine, so elegant, so long, it nearly left me speechless.

Vinous (93)

Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful, smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry liqueur and lavender scents are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that emerges with air. It's chewy and sharply focused on the palate and displays sappy red and blue fruit, star anise and bitter chocolate flavors with an energizing spike of smoky minerality. Finishes firm and long with polished tannins and a lingering cherry pit note.

Introducing the delightful Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020, a reflection of capable hands and distinguished terroir. Originating from the renowned Southern Rhône Valley, this wine exhibits the impressive craftsmanship of the Perrin family, true masters of viticulture since 1909. Crafted exclusively in the Clos des Tourelles vineyard, the sole enclosed vineyard within the Gigondas appellation, this wine's organic farming practices allow for a harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault that sings of the wine's provenance.

With a judicious use of whole cluster fermentation, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020 showcases a vibrant array of aromas, including blackcurrants, liquorice and spices. Aged in oak foudres, the wine develops complex structure and smoothness that lingers on the palate. A symbol of the Perrin Family's commitment to tradition and quality, this wine encapsulates the nuanced sophistication of Rhône Valley winemaking.

Experience the epitome of fine wine with the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021. This exceptionally unique vinous creation stems from the revered Perrin Family, globally noted for their dedication to organic and biodynamic farming in the Southern Rhône. This wine hails from the Gigondas village, the only vineyard within its historic walls, a symbolic testament to the Clos des Tourelles estate's prestigious singularity.

The Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is a mastery blend predominantly formed from Grenache grapes, exhibiting an arresting bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and licorice highlighted by an intriguing hint of minerality. Crafted following natural fermentation in traditional oak foudres, this wine communicates a superb balance of structure, depth, and finesse, which, when combined with its richly expressed terroir, creates an unforgettable sipping experience.

A worthy investment to indulge in or age, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is indeed an exquisite homage to the Perrin family's commitment to quality and expression of their precious Terroir.