A rich blend of ripe dark fruits, licorice, dried herbs, and spice, creating a near-perfect wine experience.
Producer
Famille Perrin
Region
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
Country
France
Varietal Composition
Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 15%, Counoise 10%, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne 10%, Cinsault 5%
Specifications
2021
Vintage
2050
Drink By
15
%
ABV
Vinification
Each variety is hand harvested separately. The Mourvèdre and Syrah are fermented in oak, while the remaining grapes are fermented in concrete. After malolactic fermentation completes, the grapes are all blended and aged in oak Foudres for 1 year
Occasional wine note
This is a veritable smorgasbord of grapes blended to near perfection. Loads of ripe dark fruits, licorice, dried herbs, and a bit of spice. Precious!
What experts say about this wine
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100
Decanter
A deep, quite herbal expression, with liquorice and crushed blueberries to the cassis fruit. Full-bodied, powerfully fruited, dense and deep. Really mouthcoating, intense fruit. The tannins are ripe, fine and plentiful, all saturated in blackberry juice on a long finish. Certainly one of the more successful Châteauneufs this year. Will age well. A Mourvèdre-led expression of Beaucastel - it contains more than usual, at least 35% and probably more. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre.
94
/
100
James Suckling
Still a little closed, so the fruit is a bit reserved, but there are already meaty, lavender and rosemary aromas. Well-structured and crisp, the tannins building steadily as it flows over the palate. The concentrated and ripe red fruit is very deftly wrapped around the core. Long, spicy, and licorice finish.
pairing recommendation
Cured Meats
Poultry
Red Meat
Pork
Roasted Vegetables
Stews/Soups
Soft Cheeses
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