Andeol
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, grilled venison
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the sun-drenched terraces of the Rasteau appellation in the southern Rhône Valley, Famille Perrin's 'L'Andéol' is a powerful tribute to the region's rich history and rugged terroir. The cuvée is named in honor of Saint Andéol, a 2nd-century Roman soldier and martyr who brought evangelism to the Rhône. Grown on steep, south-facing slopes characterized by blue clay and stone-covered soils, the vines benefit from intense heat retention and excellent drainage. Famille Perrin utilizes traditional vinification methods, including aging in a combination of large oak foudres and stainless steel vats, to balance Rasteau's natural, muscular structure and dark fruit profile with vibrant freshness and refined tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in the southern Rhône Valley and closely tied to the legendary Château de Beaucastel since 1909, Famille Perrin is one of France's most respected winemaking dynasties. Under the visionary guidance of Jacques Perrin and subsequent generations, the family pioneered organic viticulture in 1950 and biodynamic farming in 1974. Based in Courthézon, they are celebrated for their masterful blending of all thirteen permitted Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties, aging their wines in traditional large oak foudres to preserve purity and terroir. Their world-class portfolio ranges from the iconic, Mourvèdre-dominant Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin to expressive regional selections like Les Sinards and La Gille.