Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise
Mourvèdre75%
Syrah10%
Grenache10%
Counoise5%
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Northern limit of châteauneuf du pape, Remarkable terroir with rolled pebbles, Exceptional exposure to mistral wind, Biodynamically farmed
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age planted 1909
Closure Cork
Production Details Remarkably old vines planted in 1909, worked in the most natural way possible, according to biodynamic principles. Harvest: 23/08/2022. Exceptionally early harvest, low yields and high quality. Only 50mm rain March-May (vs 150mm normal). Summer had only 2 rainy episodes. Temperatures above normal seasonal levels. 2022 is a vintage of resilience and precocity, ranks among the best of the past decade. Vines were selectively harvested at peak ripeness.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruits, spices, Mourvèdre typicity
Palate: dense, powerful, delicate elegance, aromatic complexity, blackcurrants, liquorice, rich, silky texture, soft tannins
Critics Ratings Jancis Robinson: 95
Jancis Robinson95
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Chemin de Beaucastel, 84350 Courthezon, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 90 70 41 00
Email
Owner
Famille Perrin