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Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Les Chapouins - 2017

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

This 2017 vintage will be remembered as the year of all records: the driest year in 30 years, non-interventionist vineyard work, optimal harvest conditions, a very small yield due to climatic hazards, and wines with very rich potential.

Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires

Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Les Chapouins - 2017

Serving

15°C in big glasses with game, truffles and mushrooms.

Tasting

Elegant, deep, vibrant brick-red colour with bright undertones. The nose reveals a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of ripe black cherries and kirsch, highlighted by touches of truffles and undergrowth, then subtle vanilla and toasted notes. Very delicate, the palate offers a very nice balance marked by beautiful freshness, with fine and elegant tannins and beautiful aromas dominated by notes of raspberries enhanced by touches of pepper on the long finish. A very elegant wine, with great finesse.

Famille Perrin - Sélections Parcellaires

Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Les Chapouins - 2017

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.