Cairenne Peyre Blanche
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled beef ribeye, hearty lentil and mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched terraces of the southern Rhône, Famille Perrin's Cairanne 'Peyre Blanche' is a beautiful expression of the Cairanne AOC, which was elevated to Cru status in 2016. The name 'Peyre Blanche' translates to 'white stone,' referencing the prominent limestone-rich soils of the vineyards that reflect the intense Mediterranean sunlight back onto the vines. This unique terroir, swept by the purifying Mistral wind, imparts a distinct mineral freshness to the wine. Primarily a blend of Grenache and Syrah, the grapes are vinified with the Perrin family's signature expertise, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in a combination of stainless steel and traditional oak foudres to retain the purity of the dark berry fruit and the savory complexity of wild garrigue.
🍾 About the Producer
Famille Perrin is one of the Southern Rhône Valley's most esteemed winemaking dynasties, famously anchored by the historic Château de Beaucastel estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Guided by generations of the Perrin family, the domaine became a pioneering champion of organic farming in 1950 and biodynamic viticulture in 1974 under the visionary stewardship of Jacques Perrin. Their winemaking philosophy centers on authentic terroir expression, biodiversity, and the preservation of artisanal blending traditions, famously utilizing all thirteen permitted Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties with an emphasis on Mourvèdre. Today, Famille Perrin crafts a prestigious and multifaceted portfolio ranging from the legendary, age-worthy Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin to quintessential expressions of Gigondas, Cairanne, and classic Côtes du Rhône.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%