Famille Perrin - Les Crus
Famille Perrin Rasteau Rouge L'Andéol - 2024
Presentation
Rasteau is a Southern Rhone appellation that historically produced sweet wines. We were one of the first families to have made a dry wine here. Our Rasteau l'Andéol is opulent and majestic, a wine of pure pleasure, thanks to the high proportion of Grenache with its pronounced expression of ripeness and its powerful tannins.
Ageing
A part of the harvest is vinified in whole clusters, with the remainder being destemmed. Temperatures are controlled throughout the vinification process and extraction is by cap punching or pumping over. Following malolactic fermentation, 90% of the wine is aged in stainless-steel vats and 10% in foudres for one year to allow the wine to mellow and develop its characteristic silkiness.
The vintage
Despite climatic challenges throughout the year requiring constant vigilance and considerable work in the vineyard, the 2024 vintage looks very promising. The harvest began on August 2nd, and the last grapes were picked on October 3rd. Each vineyard was harvested at perfect maturity, with grapes that were both balanced and expressive. The work in the vineyards was demanding, but the efforts made should result in wines of high quality. The first tastings reveal wines with a very good balance, combining fruitiness, tension and finesse. With optimal phenolic maturity, supported by good acidity, they also reveal great freshness and a beautiful structure. Promising qualities for this 2024 vintage which should stand out for its aromatic richness and its aging capacity.
Famille Perrin - Les Crus
Famille Perrin Rasteau Rouge L'Andéol - 2024
Serving
Serve at 18°C in tasting glasses with flavoursome, rustic cuisine.
Food pairings
An expressive and generous wine, to be enjoyed with a shoulder of venison in a herb crust or a Picodon cheese aged in olive oil.
Tasting
Elegant, dense, and deep robe of a beautiful garnet red. Powerful and warm, the nose reveals a seductive aromatic complexity dominated by notes of very ripe black fruits, such as black cherry, Burlat cherry, and blueberry, lifted by hints of dark chocolate, roasted notes, and sweet spices like cinnamon and licorice. Particularly ample and luscious, the palate is complex, showcasing flavors of candied cherry and wild berries, underpinned by a dense, fleshy texture and round tannins. The long, lingering finish extends the power and generosity of this wine, punctuated by subtle notes of cocoa. An expressive and generous wine with a distinctly Southern character.
Famille Perrin - Les Crus
Famille Perrin Rasteau Rouge L'Andéol - 2024
Location
The two hectares that we cultivate as tenants are to the south of the Rasteau appellation, on south facing slopes relatively protected from the Mistral wind. 95 to 98% of the vines are Grenache.
Terroir
Ancient, stony terraces of sandy marl and Pliocene clay.
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