Almost 90 years after its founding, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved since its beginnings as a small family business of just ten hectares of vines. Founded by Gabriel Meffre & his wife in 1936, its rise to the status of ‘Négociant-Eleveur’ in Gigondas has been nothing short of spectacular. Now, with over 800 hectares of vineyards, they have gradually become the largest grower-producer of AOC Rhone wines.
A blend of 60% Grenache & 40% Syrah, the 2020 shows a dark crimson color (deeper than most CdR) that leads to aromas of black fruits, brushy herbs & spices. The palate has some real depth to it, flashing flavors of ripe black cherries, stewed plums & wild berries. Medium in body, the darker fruit flavors are polished by soft tannins & notes of white pepper, grilled rosemary & sage. We tasted this & then bought every single bottle we could get our hands on. You might want to do the same - $10 doesn’t get much better than this.
