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Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011

Presentation

Certified organic by Ecocert, Perrin Nature is not only an organic Côtes-du-Rhône but also a great wine. Using our experience in organic farming at Beaucastel (one of the first big estates to turn to organic farming 40 years ago), this wine is a beautiful expression of fruit with delicate and soft tannins.

Ageing

In tanks and large oak vats.
Traditional vinification with long maceration (almost 3 weeks).

The vintage

The 2011 vintage is a vintage of contrasts. That is to say an unusually hot, dry spring followed by a wet and rainy beginning of July and then an Indian summer lasting until the end of October. Carefully sorting and destemming the harvest allowed for a great vintage, particularly for the late harvest varieties.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011

Serving

Service at 16°C/60 °F.

Tasting

Appearance: Medium garnet colour, with bright red refl ections.
Nose: The nose shows macerated cherries,spices, licorice and notes of Garrigue (thyme, rosemary, juniper).
Palate: The mouth is full bodied, with lots of fruit and ends with a great freshness. The tannins are elegant and fleshy.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011

Location

This wine comes from a vineyard located near the village of Tulette between Valréas and Vaison la Romaine, north of Orange on the locality of Domaine de Guarrigon. The vineyard is planted in Grenache and is certified organic by Ecocert.

Terroir

Chalky clay soils.