Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels 'HOMAGE' Syrah 2021
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels HOMAGE is a celebrated Syrah produced exclusively only in the very best vintages and released in strictly limited quantities. Created as a lasting tribute to the late Gérard Jaboulet, a close friend of the winery founders who worked alongside them during the 1996 harvest in Tain L’Hermitage, it draws profound inspiration from the legendary estates of the Northern Rhône. Following a manual harvest, the winemaking team fermented the grapes in small open vessels, retaining thirty percent whole clusters to add aromatic lift and structural depth. Gentle hand-plunging ensured optimal extraction before the wine entered a tailored maturation period. Resting for up to twenty-one months across a careful mix of new French oak barriques and large seasoned ovals, it was eventually bottled without fining and with minimal filtration to preserve its absolute purity. Pouring a dense purple, the nose opens with layers of ripe blackberry, violet, and cracked peppercorn layered over subtle wood smoke. The palate is intensely powerful yet incredibly sleek, framed by fine earthy tannins that lead into a remarkably long, spicy finish. While built with the architecture to age gracefully in the cellar for decades, it is a stunning match right now for roasted venison, slow-cooked beef, or a classic beef Wellington.
