1jour1vin

Vignobles Brunier - Le Pigeoulet des Brunier 2012

Rhône

Red

Sold individually

Drink or Keep

87/100

Robert Parker

"Brunier's 2012 Pigeoulet is composed of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Carignan. It offers notes of red fruit, undergrowth, spices and floral scents in a relatively complex, medium-bodied, supple and elegant whole. Drink within 2-3 years, and through 2017." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker). A pretty red for immediate pleasure, capable of harmonizing with all kinds of cuisine...

Features

Estate

Vignobles Brunier

Cuvée

Le Pigeoulet des Brunier

Vintage

2012

Designation

IGP Vaucluse

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Cinsault

Terroirs

modern sandy-clay alluvium and lower part of the south-western slope of Mont Ventoux

Viticulture

vine age: 25 years on average

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

in concrete vats for 12 to 15 days under controlled temperatures

Breeding

First 6 months in vats, then 6 months in tuns

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful garnet robe

Nose

with notes of red fruit, floral scents and spicy nuances

Mouth

a wine with a tender, fresh, fruity character

Serve

at 15-17°C

Open

1h before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

to enjoy with everyday dishes, red meats, beef stew...

Vignobles Brunier

More information on Vignobles Brunier

IGP Vaucluse

More information on IGP Vaucluse

Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2013 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Pigeoulet de Brunier 2012 is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Carignan. It offers notes of red fruit, undergrowth, spices and floral scents in a relatively complex, medium-bodied, supple and elegant whole. Drink within 2-3 years, and up to 2017.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2015 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Under the name Vignobles Brunier, we have grouped together domains du Vieux Télégraphe, La Roquète (which became Accent de La Roquète from the 2011 vintage) and Les Pallières, in Gigondas, all owned by the Brunier brothers. Three domains references. The splendid pebbles of the Crau, a warm terroir, are the source of the typicality of Vieux Télégraphe wines. The estate produces an important and unique cuvée of great regularity. Grapes with little or no destemming, matured in old foudres, produce rich wines that need long cellaring to dissipate their energy. They then reveal all the minerality of this superb terroir. Located in the center of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vineyards are planted mainly on the Pielong plateau and the sandier Pignan district. From 2011, La Roquète becomes Accent de La Roquète, produced from the finest grapes. The wines are always straightforward and pure, more elegant than imposing. The rest is downgraded to cuvée Le Télégramme, a newcomer to the French market. And finally, Domaine Les Pallières, a magnificent Gigondas vineyard terraced beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail. The wine expresses itself in a deep, structured style, without heaviness.

Customer reviews

No notes available
Background

Buy your Brunier wines at the best price on private sale!

19589 customer reviews
20€

Free on your 1st order*.