Domaine Nicolas Gonin

Isere Balmes Dauphinoises Persan

8.962 ratings
8.915 pro ratings
France
Persan
Top Notes For
Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

8.9

Spicy berries, violets, savory. Brambles, forest floor, tart cherry. Bright, good acid, a bit short, but a fascinating orphan varietal.

Spicy berries, violets, savory. Brambles, forest floor, tart cherry. Bright, good acid, a bit short, but a fascinating orphan varietal.

Oct 21st, 2017
Scott G

Very interesting, unusual grape. High, almost tomato-like acidity. Juicy red fruit with a savory quality and a very peppery finish.

Very interesting, unusual grape. High, almost tomato-like acidity. Juicy red fruit with a savory quality and a very peppery finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015
James Casey

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Jun 23rd, 2017
James Casey

Odd variety with a vague echo of cote rotie

Odd variety with a vague echo of cote rotie

May 16th, 2017
Jonas Mendoza

I'm Persan-ally a fan of this wine. Brambly cherry, smoky earth.

I'm Persan-ally a fan of this wine. Brambly cherry, smoky earth.

Feb 16th, 2016
Jeff Vejr

Dead ringer for Mondeuse on the nose. Very acidic red wine. Most with be surprised by the color/acid profile. This begs for foods with fat or richness. It's an honor to be able to try a grapes resurrection.

Dead ringer for Mondeuse on the nose. Very acidic red wine. Most with be surprised by the color/acid profile. This begs for foods with fat or richness. It's an honor to be able to try a grapes resurrection.

Jan 14th, 2016
Reilly Brock

Dark juicy fruit. Interesting intersection of northern Rhone and savoie.

Dark juicy fruit. Interesting intersection of northern Rhone and savoie.

Dec 29th, 2014
Drew DiMatteo

My first Persan, a bit Syrah like. Nicely balanced, enjoyable wine.

My first Persan, a bit Syrah like. Nicely balanced, enjoyable wine.

May 24th, 2014
Jim Nelson

Persan ✊

Persan ✊

Oct 4th, 2020
Mike Ancuta

Don’t remember the exact notes, picked it up because it was something I haven’t had before. Solid every day bottle.

Don’t remember the exact notes, picked it up because it was something I haven’t had before. Solid every day bottle.

Oct 27th, 2019