L'Oustalet Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled sausages, classic ratatouille, charcuterie and mild cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
L'Oustalet, which translates to 'the little house' or 'small cottage' in the traditional Occitan dialect of southern France, is a charming tribute to the rustic, simple pleasures of Provençal life. Crafted by the Perrin family, this organic red wine is sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the southern Rhône region. It reflects the family's pioneering spirit in organic viticulture, delivering an authentic, eco-friendly expression of the Mediterranean terroir. Vinified primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant fruit profile and fresh acidity, L'Oustalet Rouge is celebrated for its approachable character, showcasing notes of ripe red berries, wild herbs (garrigue), and a touch of soft spice.
🍾 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, Mourvèdre