Pierre-Henri Morel
Gigondas Grenache Blend
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Mmm yum. This is a wine you drink without thinking about. Stewed plummy fruit, ash, and cedar on the nose and more sweet plum fruit on the palate, with a touch of bright raspberry and lavender. Really nice bottle with some petit sirloin and sweet potatoes.
Mmm yum. This is a wine you drink without thinking about. Stewed plummy fruit, ash, and cedar on the nose and more sweet plum fruit on the palate, with a touch of bright raspberry and lavender. Really nice bottle with some petit sirloin and sweet potatoes.
Apr 20th, 2015
Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries and cherries.
Medium-bodied.
Sour on the attack with unripe cherries. Tart medium length finish with soft tannins.
85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Sirah .
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries and cherries.
Medium-bodied.
Sour on the attack with unripe cherries. Tart medium length finish with soft tannins.
85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Sirah .
14.5% alcohol by volume.
First mouthful of this was straight dirt. Decided to shelve it for a day and come back, which was a good move. The nose emanates dark cocoa, plum, black currant, graham cracker, vanilla and dry clay. The palette is still fairly tannic, with an undeniable streak of earth, but you've also got some nice, dark fruit around the edges. Baking spice and old leaves also come through, with a tart finish. This one's a whopping 85% Grenache (10 Mourvèdre/5 Syrah), but like a big red this one really calls for a meaty food pairing.
First mouthful of this was straight dirt. Decided to shelve it for a day and come back, which was a good move. The nose emanates dark cocoa, plum, black currant, graham cracker, vanilla and dry clay. The palette is still fairly tannic, with an undeniable streak of earth, but you've also got some nice, dark fruit around the edges. Baking spice and old leaves also come through, with a tart finish. This one's a whopping 85% Grenache (10 Mourvèdre/5 Syrah), but like a big red this one really calls for a meaty food pairing.
Mar 5th, 2017
A little abrasive at first blush, but maybe some of the rough edges are smoothing out with air?
A little abrasive at first blush, but maybe some of the rough edges are smoothing out with air?
Jun 25th, 2015
Pretty light, drank at ruby steak house at christmass shopping
Pretty light, drank at ruby steak house at christmass shopping
Dec 19th, 2014
Ripe and bold flavor. Great with food but really enjoyable on its own.
Ripe and bold flavor. Great with food but really enjoyable on its own.
Nov 29th, 2014
A great balance dry red, mostly Grenache, detailed dark fruits with a slight spice. Would he well.
A great balance dry red, mostly Grenache, detailed dark fruits with a slight spice. Would he well.
Jul 10th, 2013