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Gonnet Bird Grenache 23
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"The Bird" 100% Grenache
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Gonnet Bird Grenache 23
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Brand: Grenache Noir
As many of you know, Guillaume is a wizard at blending Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and the usual Southern Rhône cast of vinous characters. "The Bird" Grenache marks a recent tasty departure from his usual blending M.O. It's his first deep dive into a pure, single-varietal expression of Grenache; however, you can easily recognize the classic "Gonnet" house style. Rather than building another Bird blend, Grenache carries the whole story here, and Guillaume lets us taste the building block of so many of his reds, stripped of backup singers and standing comfortably alone in the spotlight.
For "The Bird," Guillaume is drawing fruit from select parcels across his vineyard holdings in the Southern Rhône. Grenache loves this neck of the woods, and the warm, stony sites yield generous fruit that's kept cool and balanced by the ever-present breeze. Compared to many mono-varietal Garnachas from Spain, which tend to lean into dark, plush fruit with a bit more heft, "The Bird" sits in a slightly brighter, more savory place.
This tasty Grenache was a limited bottling, and I was glad I could reserve a portion of the production for AWM customers. I hope that this won't be the last time we see "The Bird," Granache, especially as Guillaume continues to explore new AOCs and new ways to frame classic Rhône grapes. If this is the opening chapter of his solo Grenache project, I'm very curious to see where he takes it next.
In your glass, "The Bird" leans into vivid red fruit – think cherry and wild berries – with a hint of plum in the middle palate, layered with gentle notes of dried herbs, white pepper, and a whisper of red licorice. There's plenty of supple fruit riding through the finish with just enough gentle structure to keep a wide variety of food company; however, not so much that you need to set the table to pull the cork.
I find "The Bird" to be wildly compatible with a multitude of fare. You can keep it classic with roast leg of lamb, herb-rubbed chicken, garlic sausage with lentils, or a simple pan of ratatouille and good, crusty bread. It's also a fun partner for more off-the-beaten-path pairings. Enjoy a glass with chipotle-drizzled duck tacos, Korean-style grilled short ribs, smoky eggplant with pomegranate jus, or a platter of spicy cauliflower and halloumi. The wine's mix of bright fruit, gentle warmth, and savory spice lets it slide comfortably between Mediterranean comfort food and bolder, globally inspired go-toos. "The Bird" is precisely the kind of bottle, along with the Green and White Birds, that earns a spot in the Tuesday-Night Vinous Hall of Fame.
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