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Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras - Les Christins - 2013

Presentation

Famille Perrin’s Vacqueyras is a beautiful example of Grenache based wines from the Southern Rhône Valley, with an impressive aromatic expression, structured body and great ageing potential.

Ageing

Handpicked harvest in 25 kg boxes. Crushing, long fermentation (1 month) in tanks of 50 hectolitres and in Foudres (50%). Blending after malolactic fermentation.

The vintage

The Perrin Family will remember the 2013 vintage as the vines around Chateau de Beaucastel required their permanent attention. The harvest was late and volumes were very small. Having said that, the harvest conditions, the analytical balance and the first tastings are reminiscent of wonderful vintages such as 1990, 1995 or 2001.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras - Les Christins - 2013

Serving

The ideal match for this wine is a leg of venison with Gentian, sautéed potatoes with onions and garlic.

Tasting

Colour: Nearly black with purple undertones
Nose: Spectacular, very complex, intense and deep with notes of Gentian, liquorice, Cyprus trees and pink pepper
Mout: Powerful and very structured with dense tannins

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras - Les Christins - 2013

Location

An 8 hectare vineyard farmed and run by the Beaucastel team. Located on the Commune of Sarrians, south of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Old vines (average age of 50 years).


Terroir

Stony terraces on clay and sandy soils