Perrin et Fils also produces two cuvees of Gigondas. Their basic cuvee, which is close to 100% Grenache aged in both tank and foudre, is called La Gille. The 2004 Perrin et Fils Gigondas La Gille is outstanding and certainly a top performance in this vintage. Lovely sweet cherry, white flower, and crushed rock notes make an appearance in this wine where everything is in balance. It is not a big wine, but rather restrained, finesse-styled, and impeccably pure and harmonious. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802