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Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras Les Christins - 2017

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

The grapes are manually harvested. Upon arrival in the cellar, the grapes are sorted, crushed and vatted. The fermentation is quite long and the extraction is done by manual punching down. After the malolactic fermentation and blending, the wines are aged in oak Foudres and barrels for a year.

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 - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras Les Christins - 2017

Serving

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

Tasting

Beautiful deep purple colour. The nose is powerful, with notes of black fruit like blackberries and peppery spices. The palate is very elegant, with a nice tension, and lets off aromas of black olives and licorice.

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Famille Perrin Vacqueyras Les Christins - 2017

Location

The vineyard is located south of the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Terroir

Stony terraces on clay and sandy soils.