Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires
Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Les Chapouins - 2014
Presentation
“Les Chapouins” is the Famille Perrin’s single vineyard in Chateauneuf du Pape named after the plot. A windy and relatively cool area of the appellation that gives finesse and elegance to this predominantly Grenache blend and shows the great potential of the terroir of Chateauneuf du Pape.
Ageing
Vinified in the same way as Beaucastel, each variety is hand picked separately. Vinification in oak barrels for Syrah and Mourvedre that are reductive varieties, and in traditional cement tanks for the oxidative Grenache variety. After the malolactic fermentation, Famille Perrin blended the different varieties and aged the wine in oak casks for 5 years.
The vintage
The winter in 2014 was characterised by mild temperatures for the region and heavy rainfall until mid-March. The heat and water reserves allowed an early start to the vegetation. Spring was dry until late June, with signs of hydric stress in some sectors. However flowering and fruit set were optimal, guaranteeing a great crop. The months of July and August, particularly cool and wet, slowed the cycle of the vine, forcing the winemakers to strengthen surveillance of the vineyard. Early September starts off with two lovely sunny weeks, along with an optimal maturity of the grapes.
Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires
Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Les Chapouins - 2014
Serving
15°C in big glasses with game, truffles and mushrooms.
Tasting
Beautiful orange-red colour with copper reflections. The nose reveals powerful and complex notes of leather and hay. The very elegant palate offers a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of undergrowth, fern and mushrooms before a very long finish reinforced by a perfect balance and a nice acidity.
Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires
Famille Perrin Sélections Parcellaires Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Les Chapouins - 2014
Location
This wine is made from vines planted on a plot located in the north of the appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape on the locality of Les Chapouins.
Terroir
The soil on this plot is typical of Chateauneuf du Pape, composed of the famous round pebbles on the surface, clay and limestone. A terroir that takes advantage of the windy and relatively cool location.
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