Description
It is no coincidence Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Their values have given them a worldwide reputation for excellence: absolute respect for the soil, a commitment to manual methods and a deep belief that organic viticulture is the only way to express the true essence of the terroir. Moreover the combination of talents within the family ensures the continuation of their unique expertise. Nature and tradition are key to the Famille Perrin way and this approach has continued seamlessly over five generations.
The 14 hectare vineyard in Cairanne is located south west of the old village. The soils are stony, made of clay and sand, making fresh wines which can develop beautiful aromas of blackcurrant, Garrigue and liquorice.
Vinification: As of August, we carry out maturity checks and berry tastings to determine the optimal date for harvest. The crop is manually picked and the grapes are sent to the cellar. After sorting, they are destemmed and vatted. Fermentation takes place over approximately 15 days. The extraction is managed according to daily tastings, which will determine if we pump-over or punch-down. When the maceration is finished, we rack and put the juices into large oak Foudres or stainless steel vats.
Tasting Notes
Cairanne, situated between Rasteau and Sainte-Cécile Les Vignes, is home to one of the finest terroirs in the Southern Rhône. Here the vines are cultivated 100% organically and produce deliciously mouth-watering, fruit driven wines, with very fine tannins.
The grapes are picked by hand and meticulously sorted before being destemmed and vatted. They are then cold fermented for around 15 days. Extraction is managed according to daily tasting which guides decisions concerning pumping over or cap punching. When this maceration is finished, the wines go for a short period of vinification in stainless-steel or concrete vats to preserve all the freshness of the fruit, and just the right amount of tannins. The wine is not aged in wood for the same reasons.
Seductive intense plum-colour, with shiny reflections. The nose reveals a superb opulent and complex aromatic bouquet with aromas of undergrowth and dark chocolate, followed by notes of morello cherries and blackcurrant, suggesting a fully ripe harvest and well-integrated barrel aging. Rich and delicious, the palate offers a beautiful silky structure with fine and velvety tannins and superb aromas of very ripe fruit, balanced by a beautiful freshness. The finish, with great length, is particularly tasty, highlighted by a hint of spices. Mature cheese, dishes with sauce, red meat.
