Ratings
RP 88 · JS 88 · DWWA Bronze
Identity
| Producer | Famille Perrin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Organic |
| Grapes | 95% Grenache, 5% Syrah |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red with garnet undertones |
| Aroma | Expressive, complex and generous nose with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, spices, black pepper, garrigue, and licorice |
| Palate | Lively but soft attack with beautiful freshness, elegant roundness, ripe fruit and spice aromas, silky structure with fine tannins, balanced acidity |
| Finish | Long, well-balanced finish prolonging fruity and spicy notes with a snappy, spiced character |
| Food Pairing | Roasted chicken, steak frites, beef stew, rack of lamb, game dishes |
| Serving Temp | 15-16°C |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | 12 months, 75% in stainless steel tanks, 25% in oak casks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks (150-190 hl) with pumping over extraction; frequency determined by tasting |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest date determined by analysis and tasting of berries; grapes sorted and destemmed upon arrival at winery |
Interesting facts
| The Perrin family has over five generations of winemaking experience and was one of the first major estates to convert to organic farming 40 years ago. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |