Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Perrin & fils Vacqueyras

Presentation

Perrin’s Vacqueyras is a beautiful example of Grenache based wines from the Southern Rhône Valley. An impressive aromatic expression, structured body and a 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

Great vintage combining flesh and elegance with great ageing potential

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Perrin & fils Vacqueyras

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 notes of Gentian, liquorice, Cyprus trees and pink pepper
Mouth: Powerful and very structured with dense tannins

Famille Perrin - Les Crus

Perrin & fils Vacqueyras

Location

An 8 hectare farmed vineyard 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