Country: France |
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Region: Rhone Valley Rating: RP93, JS93, JD92 |
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Grape Variety: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre |
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Type of Wine: Red Wine |
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Bottle Size: 750ml
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By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93
The same blend as the 2015, the 2016 Gigondas Pierre Aiguille features many of the same notes as that wine, showing hints of cinnamon and pepper against a backdrop of berry fruit. It's full-bodied and creamy in texture but with the added interest of a fine acid line and the tension that creates among the various elements, extending through the long, silky finish.
James Suckling 93
This is very peppery with a mix of black pepper and white pepper as well as dark berry fruits. Medium-bodied, firm and silky and fresh on the finish. Lively at the end.
Jeb Dunnuck 92
A blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, the 2016 Gigondas Pierre Aiguille offers a terrific nose of blackberries, blueberries, violets, and sappy flowers. It's medium to full-bodied, seamless, and elegant, with beautifully polished tannins. While it's already drinking nicely, it's going to age well on its balance and purity.