Cotes du Rhone Villages
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years from the vintage, though premium appellation reds from their portfolio can cellar beautifully for 15 to 20 years.
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Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, hearty lentil stew
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Famille Perrin's red wines are synonymous with the soul of the Southern Rhône Valley. Drawing from a mosaic of terroirs that span from the stony terraces of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the clay-limestone soils of Gigondas and the Côtes du Rhône, their red winemaking philosophy emphasizes the preservation of fresh fruit, terroir specificity, and structural elegance. Historically, the family has championed the blending of traditional Southern Rhône varieties, utilizing large oak foudres rather than small new barriques to avoid masking the natural character of the grapes. The mistral wind, which sweeps through the valley keeping the vineyards dry and healthy, plays a legendary role in shaping the concentration and health of the vines, allowing the Perrin family to maintain their pioneering organic and biodynamic farming practices.
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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.