Famille Perrin, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012

This is one of the most impressive renditions of this wine that I’ve ever tasted, and that’s especially true in the context of the 2012 vintage, which is long on charm but often a little short on grip–at least to my personal taste.  It shows deep, dark, gutsy fruit but no rusticity, and likewise it displays plenty of structure but no overt woodiness or astringency.  It has years of positive development ahead of it, but could certainly be enjoyed now with food.  An outstanding performance for this wine.