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Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge - 2014

Presentation

The best terroirs of the Côtes du Rhône were identified historically and only 20% can be labelled "Villages". Normally found on geological faults, they also benefit from a geological complexity that produces grapes of superior quality.

Ageing

The harvest is sorted and destemmed. Vinification then takes place in stainless steel and oak. Ageing in tanks and Foudre (25%) for a year.

The vintage

The 2014 vintage is unexpected for the region. A mild and wet winter, a hot and dry spring and temperate and humid summer characterizes this vintage. An atypical year, a winemaker’s vintage. Bud-break took place very early and flowering was carried out in ideal conditions and fruit set was excellent, especially on Grenache. However, work in the vineyards and constant monitoring were necessary all the way through to harvest. The months of July and August were humid favouring growth.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge - 2014

Serving

Serve at 18°C.

Tasting

In this vintage, this wine shows a lot of fruit, a beautiful freshness and plenty character. The Grenache / Syrah blend marry beautifully. Nice aromas of red and black fruit, a beautiful aromatic intensity, the mouth is fresh and generous. The silky tannins accompany a long and aromatic finish.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge - 2014

Location

Just 20% of the Côtes-du-Rhône vineyard is entitled to add the word ‘Villages’ after the words ‘Côtes-du-Rhône’. These are the best vineyard sites.

Terroir

Clay and limestone soils and gravelly soils.