2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Grenache and Syrah; percentages not stated for the finished wine
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years
Region Rasteau
Soil Ancient stony terraces of sandy marl and pliocene clay
Orientation South-Facing Slopes Relatively Protected From The Mistral
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The two-hectare tenant-farmed vineyard is south of the Rasteau appellation and is planted to 95–98% Grenache. Part of the harvest is vinified as whole clusters and the remainder is destemmed; temperatures are controlled, with extraction by cap punching or pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, 90% is matured in stainless-steel vats and 10% in oak foudres for one year.
Tasting Notes Deep, bright ruby red; spices, black fruit and wild strawberry; full-bodied and powerful but fresh, with silky structure, delicate tannins, stewed black fruit, garrigue and a long finish
Food Pairing Herb-crusted venison shoulder or Picodon cheese aged in olive oil
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Grenache and Syrah; percentages not stated for the finished wine
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years
Region Rasteau
Soil Ancient stony terraces of sandy marl and pliocene clay
Orientation South-Facing Slopes Relatively Protected From The Mistral
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The two-hectare tenant-farmed vineyard is south of the Rasteau appellation and is planted mainly to Grenache (95–98% of the vines). Part of the harvest is vinified as whole clusters and the remainder is destemmed; temperatures are controlled, with extraction by cap punching or pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, 90% is matured in stainless-steel vats and 10% in oak foudres for one year.
Tasting Notes Velvety black-cherry red; undergrowth, spices, black fruit and dark chocolate; full-bodied and powerful, balanced by freshness, with silky delicate tannins, blackberry and a long finish
Food Pairing Avignon-style lamb stew, beef cheek and polenta
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Grenache; 20% Syrah
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years
Region Rasteau
Soil Ancient stony terraces of sandy marl and pliocene clay
Orientation South-Facing Slopes Relatively Protected From The Mistral
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The two-hectare tenant-farmed vineyard lies south of the Rasteau appellation. Part of the harvest is vinified as whole clusters and the remainder is destemmed; temperatures are controlled, with extraction by cap punching or pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, 90% is matured in stainless-steel vats and 10% in oak foudres for one year.
Tasting Notes Velvety garnet red; mineral, black-cherry, spice and subtle smoke aromas; full-bodied and fresh, with black fruit, garrigue, silky delicate tannins and a long finish
Food Pairing Avignon-style lamb stew, beef cheek and polenta
Critics Ratings 91
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2019 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 6 to 7 years
Region Rasteau
Soil Old terraces of gravel on sand and pliocene clay
Orientation South-Facing Terraces Protected From The Mistral
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The wine comes from a two-hectare vineyard. Part of the grapes is vinified as whole bunches and the remainder is destemmed; temperatures are controlled, with extraction by punching down or pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, 90% is matured in stainless-steel tanks and 10% in oak foudres for one year before bottling.
Tasting Notes Velvety crimson red; cocoa and fresh strawberry aromas; powerful and balanced, with red fruit, black olive and delicate chalky tannins
Food Pairing Traditional hearty or flavoursome rustic cuisine
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Producer Information
Website
Address
La Ferrière, Route de Jonquières, 84100 Orange, France
Phone
+33 4 90 11 12 00
Owner
Perrin Family (5th generation)
Cellarmaster
Famille Perrin Winemaking Team