L'Andeol
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Famille Perrin's L'Andéol is sourced from the elevated, stony terraces of Valréas, the northernmost appellation of the Southern Rhône. This region, historically part of the Enclave des Papes—a territory acquired by the Popes of Avignon in the 14th century—benefits from a cooler microclimate that preserves acidity and imparts a distinct freshness. The cuvée is named after Saint Andéol, a 2nd-century patron saint and martyr closely tied to the early history of the Rhône Valley. Grown on clay-limestone soils rich in pebbles, the wine showcases a refined harmony between the warmth of the south and the elegance of cooler altitudes. The Perrin family employs traditional vinification, aging the wine in a combination of stainless steel and large oak foudres to highlight its vibrant red fruit, subtle spice, and mineral-driven finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Famille Perrin is one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most revered viticultural dynasties, tracing its modern winemaking lineage to 1909 when Pierre Tramier acquired the iconic Château de Beaucastel in Courthézon. Under the transformative leadership of Jacques Perrin, the estate became an early pioneer of organic viticulture in 1950 and fully embraced biodynamic farming in 1974. Now stewarded by the fourth and fifth generations, the Perrin family commands exceptional crus across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Vinsobres. Rooted in the classic galets roulés, molasse, and limestone clays buffeted by the drying Mistral winds, their philosophy emphasizes poly-varietal balance, biodiversity, and minimal intervention. Winemaking favors gentle extraction, indigenous yeast fermentations, and traditional maturation in large neutral oak foudres. Benchmark expressions include the monumental Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape—distinguished by its high proportion of Mourvèdre and inclusion of all thirteen canonical varieties—and the rare, intensely aromatic Château de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%