2019 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Rouge S. Rhone

The Vintage: The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception. After an early bud burst in early April, flowering was gradual and took place in good conditions in all the vineyards. Then a hot summer began in late June, which the vines bravely resisted: they suffered little from water stress, thanks to the chamomile herbal infusions we sprayed on the vegetation to cope with the heat. Finally, the harvest went as usual, without any particular precocity. The wines are promising; a vintage in 9 is born, once again, under a lucky star.

Description: "Cotes de Rhone par Excellence". Fruity and fleshy with beautiful tannins, its a great everyday wine.

Situation: The wine is a blend of Grenache (mainly from our Prebois vineyard in Orange), Syrah from further north (from our vineyard in Vinsobres) and Mourvedre.

Terrior: The vineyard of Prebois has clayey limestone soils covered with stones. In Vinsobres the terraces are rich in quartz and marl limestone.

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

Tasting Notes: Pretty deep colour. The nose offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, marked by Grenache and a hint of black currant bought by the ripe Syrah. On the palate, it shows complexity with tannins still present, but with finesse and elegance, and a beautiful freshness.