Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $33.71Original €30.00≈ £25.34 | fr.familleperrin.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Bourboulenc 30%, Marsanne 30%, Viognier 30%, Clairette 10%
Classification Côtes du Rhône AOC/AOP
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Miocene marine molasse covered by alpine diluvium of rounded pebbles
Harvest Dates Producer-wide 2023 harvest began 22 August 2023 and ended 4 October 2023; the source does not isolate this cuvée’s picking dates
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Types Oak; species, origin, age and new-oak proportion not specified
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details The three-hectare Coudoulet Blanc vineyard adjoins Château de Beaucastel between Orange and Avignon. Grapes were hand-picked into baskets, sorted, pneumatically pressed and the must clarified. Fermentation and eight months of maturation took place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks, followed by blending and bottling without cold stabilization. Vineyard Brands’ exact-vintage sheet additionally labels the grapes certified organic but does not name a certification body.
Tasting Notes Gold with subtle green highlights; refined citrus and rose-petal aromas; a taut, balanced palate with citrus, delicate bitterness and saline notes; structured, lengthy Marsanne-led finish
Critics Ratings 91
2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Côtes du Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Miocene marine molasse covered by alpine diluvium of rounded pebbles
Harvest Dates Producer-wide 2022 harvest began 19 August 2022; the source does not give this cuvée’s exact picking date
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The three-hectare vineyard lies east of Beaucastel within Côtes du Rhône. Grapes were hand-harvested, rigorously sorted, crated, pneumatically pressed and settled. Fermentation and eight months of maturation took place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks before blending and bottling without cold stabilization.
Tasting Notes Gold with subtle green highlights; delicate citron, pomelo, white-flower and lime-blossom aromas; taut and balanced with citrus, saline notes and a long, pleasantly bitter finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Côtes du Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Miocene marine molasse covered by alpine diluvium of rounded pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The three-hectare vineyard lies east of Beaucastel within Côtes du Rhône. Grapes were hand-harvested, rigorously sorted, crated, pneumatically pressed and settled. Fermentation and eight months of maturation took place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks before blending and bottling without cold stabilization.
Tasting Notes Clear and bright with subtle green reflections; citrus and pomelo with white flowers, bergamot and lime blossom; fresh, balanced palate and lively finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Classification Côtes du Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Miocene marine molasse covered by alpine diluvium of rounded pebbles
Harvest Dates The producer’s 2020 Côtes-du-Rhône white harvest began 26 August 2020; the broader harvest continued through the end of September, and the source does not isolate this cuvée’s picking date
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The three-hectare vineyard lies east of Beaucastel within Côtes du Rhône. Grapes were hand-harvested, rigorously sorted, crated, pneumatically pressed and settled. Fermentation and eight months of maturation took place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks before blending and bottling without cold stabilization.
Tasting Notes Clear and brilliant with green and gold reflections; fresh, particularly floral bouquet; airy, supple and straight palate with balance and a touch of acidity
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2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Côtes du Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Miocene marine molasse covered by alpine diluvium of rounded pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The three-hectare vineyard lies east of Beaucastel within Côtes du Rhône. Grapes were hand-harvested, rigorously sorted, crated, pneumatically pressed and settled. Fermentation and eight months of maturation took place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks before blending and bottling without cold stabilization.
Tasting Notes Clear and brilliant with green and gold reflections; delicate citrus-zest and ginger aromas; broad, complex palate with apricot and mango, followed by a long finish with fine bitterness
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Chemin de Beaucastel, 84350 Courthezon, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 90 70 41 00
Email
Owner
Famille Perrin