Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….
Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024
Rhone
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About this Item
André Perret grew up in Chavanay in the Northern Rhône Valley. In 1982, he returned home after completing a degree in viticulture and oenology and tended to some of his uncle’s vines. At the time Chavanay was in decline with only a couple of winemakers but André believed in the local terroirs and worked hard to promote the area and expand his own estate. Today, he is surrounded by many young, passionate vignerons. André is classic in his philosophy of respecting each individual terroir. He aims to make fresh and well-structured wines and his Condrieu bottlings are the standard-bearers for the entire appellation.
Grapes for the 2015 ‘Les Grisieres’ grows in sandy granite soils, grown on 90 year old vines; dense yet lively, full of concentrated, mineral-driven dark fruit flavours.
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Critics Ratings
‘Like the regular bottling, the 2015 Saint Joseph les Grisieres is atypically big and rich, even showing a touch of jamminess. Espresso, herbs, black cherries and plums appear on the nose. Full-bodied, the wine shows plenty of structure and freshness to balance things out, finishing long and richly textured. Give it at least two years in the cellar and drink it over the next decade or so.’ – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Dec 2018)
‘Lurid ruby. Complex, highly perfumed aromas of dark berry preserves, cola, cracked pepper and potpourri, lent vivacity by a smoky mineral topnote. Palate-staining blackberry, boysenberry and violet pastille flavors become sweeter and livelier with air. Deftly blends power and finesse and finishes sappy, precise and impressively long, revealing building tannins and resonating florality.’ – Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 93/100 (Feb 2018)
‘The classic bottling. Pretty dark crimson. Lively, aromatic, with really polished, ripe fruit. Lifted, elegant and winning.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Nov 2016)
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