COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Famille Perrin
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine du Clos des Tourelles is a distinguished red wine from the Gigondas AOC in the Southern Rhône, France, produced by Famille Perrin. The estate is notable for its 'Clos,' a unique walled vineyard, and its historic 17th-century Provençal home. Famille Perrin, renowned for Château de Beaucastel, acquired the estate in 2008 and applies their philosophy of terroir expression and sustainable viticulture, including a move towards biodynamic practices. The wine is a blend typically dominated by Grenache, with Syrah and other Rhône varieties, reflecting the specific sandy and calcareous soils and a cool microclimate that allows for late harvests and a balanced expression of power and freshness characteristic of Gigondas.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate features the only walled vineyard ('Clos') in the Gigondas appellation.
Fact 02
The property is a historic Provençal home built on medieval foundations.
Fact 03
Famille Perrin acquired the estate in 2008, adding to their prestigious portfolio.
Fact 04
Vineyards are in the process of biodynamic conversion.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine du Clos des Tourelles is crafted using traditional methods with a focus on expressing the vineyard's character. Grapes are often fermented whole with indigenous yeasts in vats, employing gentle punch-downs for extraction. Following maceration, the wine is pressed using a vertical press. The resulting wine undergoes an extended aging period of about eighteen months in large oak foudres, and sometimes concrete tanks, before bottling, often without filtration. The estate's vineyards are in the process of biodynamic conversion, reflecting Famille Perrin's commitment to sustainable viticulture.
