Les Cornuds
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the terraced hillsides of Vinsobres, the northernmost appellation of the Southern Rhône, Les Cornuds represents a beautiful marriage of Northern and Southern Rhône styles. The name refers to the specific elevated plots where the Perrin family cultivates Syrah and Grenache at altitudes reaching up to 300 meters. This elevation exposes the vines to cool Alpine drafts, preserving a vibrant acidity and mineral tension that is rare in the sun-drenched south. In the cellar, the Perrins handle each variety with tailored care: the Syrah is partially aged in oak foudres to develop structure and subtle spice, while the Grenache is kept in stainless steel and concrete vats to safeguard its luscious red-fruit purity. The resulting wine is a testament to Vinsobres' unique terroir, balancing dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and elegant, fine-grained tannins.
🍾 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
Syrah, Grenache