Les Chapouins Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, slow-cooked beef stew, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the prized 'Les Chapouins' lieu-dit in the northern reaches of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this cuvée showcases Famille Perrin's mastery of old-vine viticulture. The vineyard's unique terroir, characterized by a mix of sandy soils and classic limestone-rich clay, allows the deeply rooted ancient vines to thrive under the intense Mediterranean sun and cooling Mistral winds. This specific microclimate yields a wine of remarkable elegance, structural depth, and intense red-fruit aromatics, distinguishing it from the heavier styles of the southern appellation. Crafted with the family's signature minimal-intervention philosophy, the grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in traditional foudres to preserve the pure, vibrant essence of the historic site.
🍾 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 (min 50%), Syrah, Mourvèdre