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Fresh and uncomplicated, with grape and cherry fruit followed by a dash of toast. Drink now. 58,330 cases made. Score: 84
The Wine Spectator
A beautiful deep red hue that seems almost opaque. The nose shows caramel and spices that mingle with red berry fruit. The palate is full and deep, with fine tannins and good length.
Perrin & Fils
Country: France
Region: Southern Rh�ne
C�tes du Rh�ne is a wine-growing AOC for the Rh�ne wine region of France, covering vineyards outside the other named appellations both in the north and south.
Grape varieties:
60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourv�dre.
The vineyard:
Perrin R�serve Rouge is sourced in our own vineyards of Grand Pr�bois (40 hectares/99 acres) and Vinsobres (45 hectares/111 acres), as well as from vineyards that we lease under long-term contracts. All these plots are managed and supervised by the Beaucastel team.
Geology:
Within the Grand Pr�bois vineyard, and the adjacent leased land, the soils are of limestoneclay and gravelly clay. At Vinsobres we have terraces that are rich in quartz and limestone marl.
Winemaking:
In our own Perrin&Fils winery. De-stemming, with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks of 150 hectolitres and an otherwise traditional process.
Maturing:
Mainly in tanks, with 25% in casks, for 12 months.
Bottling in December, after fining using egg white.
Serving:
Served at 18�C (64�F) this is the perfect companion to straightforward meals with dishes such as grilled meat or poultry. Its fine structure will also enable it to match more complex flavours, especialy mediterranean or proven�al dishes. |
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