Brand/Producer: Famille Perrin

Special Attributes: Organic

Grape Varietal: 30% Bourboulenc, 30% Grenache, 30% Ugni blanc, 10% Roussanne

ABV: 13%

Type: White

Code: 1777

Tasting Note

Beautiful limpid colour with yellow and green undertones. The nose is inviting with a seductive fruity bouquet with notes of lemon, citrus and white flowers. Fresh and vibrant on the palate, this is an elegant and well-balanced wine, offering nice acidity and a touch of bitterness in the finish

Producer

With roots in the wine industry tracing back to 1909 with the purchase of the famed Château de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley, where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Today the 4th generation, Jean-Pierre and François, and 5th generation, Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César, work hand in hand, overseeing every aspect of the business: from the vineyard to the cellar, marketing to sales. Famille Perrin’s range of wines offers the richness and diversity of the Southern Rhône Valley. Organic viticulture has been practiced by the family since 1950 and biodynamic practices were introduced in 1974. Masters in the art of blending, the Famille Perrin cares for each of the unique brands it produces with the same expertise and same passion, bringing out the true character of each terroir and offering the best wines for different occasion and at different price points.

Winemaking

The vineyards are mainly within the Parc Regional du Luberon, which is equidistant from Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Manosque. The average altitude of the vineyards is 300 metres/1000 feet above sea-level, and the grapes are harvested relatively late.

The white grapes are harvested at optimal maturity. The harvest date is defined through analysis and tasting of the berries. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are pressed using a pneumatic press. After settling, the must ferments in temperature controlled tanks. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is kept in stainless steel tanks until bottling.

Fun Fact

The author Peter Mayle fell in love with Luberon in Provence and in turn he made many of us fall in love with Provence when he published his award winning book ‘A year in Provence’ in 1989.

Food pairing

A delicious food friendly white, happy to pair with simple dishes such as salads, risottos and white meat.

Awards & Accolades

89 points Jancis Robinson