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Pierre Aiguille Gigondas Red Rhone Blend

8.979 ratings
8.916 pro ratings
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

While this doesn’t make an impression like Saint Cosme or charm quite like Gour de Chaulé, this is noteworthy for its accuracy and QPR. Let’s try not to overthink this wine. It’s quaffable and tastes like Gigondas from 2017 i.e. abundant red and dark fruit with good structure and silky texture. Continuing the trend towards higher quality, this is yet another example of Caroline Frey’s philosophy taking over at PJA.

While this doesn’t make an impression like Saint Cosme or charm quite like Gour de Chaulé, this is noteworthy for its accuracy and QPR. Let’s try not to overthink this wine. It’s quaffable and tastes like Gigondas from 2017 i.e. abundant red and dark fruit with good structure and silky texture. Continuing the trend towards higher quality, this is yet another example of Caroline Frey’s philosophy taking over at PJA.

Feb 6th, 2021
Stefan Dolhain

2017 vintage. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Rustic finish.

2017 vintage. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Rustic finish.

Jul 4th, 2020
Severn Goodwin

Blind Dinner, Open Theme; 12 Nov 2018 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

Blind Dinner, Open Theme; 12 Nov 2018 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

Nov 13th, 2018
Severn Goodwin

Paul Jaboulet Aine Dinner; 10 March 2018 at Chez Nous Bistro, Lee, MA

Paul Jaboulet Aine Dinner; 10 March 2018 at Chez Nous Bistro, Lee, MA

Mar 11th, 2018
Matt

Dried flowers, roasted plums and herbs, lighter on than expected with a more elegant touch. Still all these seems like Rhône light.

Dried flowers, roasted plums and herbs, lighter on than expected with a more elegant touch. Still all these seems like Rhône light.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2016
Jay Kline

Popped and poured. This bottle followed a rather stunning Teroldego so this bottle stood very much in its shadow. While the Teroldego was fresh and vibrant, this initially came across quite advanced but I think that had more to do with my palate adjusting to the contrast. Anyway, I settled into this wine after a while and found it to be pretty pleasant overall. Dark cherry and some other red and dark fruits accompanied by a touch of leather and spice. Low-ish tannin and acid but enough to keep things playful. Finish was a touch short. Based off my last several experiences with PJA wine, I think they are seeing a return to form. Drink now.

Popped and poured. This bottle followed a rather stunning Teroldego so this bottle stood very much in its shadow. While the Teroldego was fresh and vibrant, this initially came across quite advanced but I think that had more to do with my palate adjusting to the contrast. Anyway, I settled into this wine after a while and found it to be pretty pleasant overall. Dark cherry and some other red and dark fruits accompanied by a touch of leather and spice. Low-ish tannin and acid but enough to keep things playful. Finish was a touch short. Based off my last several experiences with PJA wine, I think they are seeing a return to form. Drink now.

Jun 26th, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

Leather, spice and stewed fruit. Lots of brown in the rim. Probably past prime, but I was still kind of into it.

Leather, spice and stewed fruit. Lots of brown in the rim. Probably past prime, but I was still kind of into it.

May 13th, 2016
Joe Czesnakowicz

Graphite, cured meat, wild red fruit, orange peel. Classic.

Graphite, cured meat, wild red fruit, orange peel. Classic.

Jan 19th, 2015
Sam Friedland

Nice, mellowed tannins, went nice with bison medallions

Nice, mellowed tannins, went nice with bison medallions

Mar 28th, 2024
Sam Friedland

Very pleasant Grenache based wine!

Very pleasant Grenache based wine!

Jan 28th, 2022