La Vieille Ferme Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sausages, charcuterie boards, classic margherita pizza
✨ Technical Specifications
La Vieille Ferme Rouge is a legendary testament to the Perrin family's belief that everyday wines deserve the same dedication as grand crus. Created in the 1970s by Jean-Pierre Perrin, this beloved cuv e was named after the historic family farmstead, capturing the rustic charm and simple pleasures of the French countryside. Sourced from the sun-drenched, limestone-rich slopes of the Ventoux and Luberon regions in the Southern Rh ne, the wine is crafted using traditional methods, including fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement vats to preserve its vibrant fruit character. Over the decades, it has achieved global acclaim as the quintessential bistro wine, celebrated for its authentic expression of Rh ne terroir, dependable quality, and warm, welcoming personality.
🍾 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
Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%