{"title":"Famille Perrin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFamille Perrin, the Château de Beaucastel signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwner of Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrin family has farmed its vines organically for decades. It also makes wines in the great appellations of the southern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Famille Perrin wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage in three appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. Three generous, spicy reds from grenache and syrah. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is free in France for orders from €300.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vacqueyras-famille-perrin-2022","title":"Vacqueyras 2022, Perrin Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacqueyras 2022 from the Perrin Family\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fruity, spicy southern Rhône red at a very affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre give it roundness, freshness and notes of garrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perrin family\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fruit, garrigue, pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round and fruity, supple tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it between 15 and 17 °C. 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When young, it benefits from an hour in a decanter. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 to 14 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRib of beef, leg of lamb, a game stew or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003ewine selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Gigondas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA southern Rhône cru at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, known for powerful Grenache-based reds often compared to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. 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Grenache leads most blends, completed by Syrah, Mourvèdre and other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho are the Perrin Family?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family that owns Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the great names of the Rhône Valley, also associated with Miraval rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. 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The Grenache comes from the Prébois sector, on stony clay and limestone soils and on gravelly clay soils. The Syrah is supplied by Vinsobres, on terraces rich in quartz and marly limestone. The Mourvèdre completes the blend and tightens the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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This is a wine to drink within three to four years, on its fruit. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is everyday meat territory: beef, lamb, poultry in sauce and grilled meats. It also holds up very well with a ratatouille, a Provençal daube or a charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vallee-du-rhone-pourquoi-les-vins-changent\"\u003ewhat sets the northern Rhône apart from the southern Rhône\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Famille Perrin's Réserve cuvée?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the house's blended Côtes du Rhône, built on Grenache from Prébois, Syrah from Vinsobres and a share of Mourvèdre. Each lot is vinified separately before blending, then aged for a year. The aim is a wine that is consistent from one year to the next rather than a spectacular one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould it be decanted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no need. The tannins are already supple. Opening the bottle half an hour before serving is plenty to let it breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370301296989,"sku":null,"price":8.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370301329757,"sku":null,"price":23.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370301362525,"sku":null,"price":45.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562973"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-reserve-rouge-magnum-famille-perrin","title":"Côtes du Rhône Réserve Red Magnum, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôtes du Rhône Réserve Red Magnum, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's blended Côtes du Rhône in magnum, a red of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre made for a big table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Réserve cuvée is the house's entry level in AOC Côtes du Rhône, and it is built as a blend of terroirs rather than as a volume wine. The Grenache comes from the Prébois sector, on stony clay and limestone soils and on gravelly clay soils. The Syrah is supplied by Vinsobres, on terraces rich in quartz and marly limestone. The Mourvèdre completes the blend and tightens the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Over the years it has extended its work to the other appellations of the southern Rhône, each cuvée coming from identified plots that are vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, southern Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Réserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes sorted and destemmed, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks of 150 to 190 hectolitres, extraction by measured pump-overs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One year, partly in wooden tanks and partly in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cl, magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, intense red with violet highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, on fresh and juicy fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry and blackcurrant, supple silky tannins, a long finish, sappy and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 18 °C. A magnum develops more slowly than a bottle, so allow four to five years. Keep it lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is everyday meat territory: beef, lamb, poultry in sauce and grilled meats. It also holds up very well with a ratatouille, a Provençal daube or a charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vallee-du-rhone-pourquoi-les-vins-changent\"\u003ewhat sets the northern Rhône apart from the southern Rhône\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/magnums-grands-formats\"\u003emagnums and large formats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Famille Perrin's Réserve cuvée?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the house's blended Côtes du Rhône, built on Grenache from Prébois, Syrah from Vinsobres and a share of Mourvèdre. Each lot is vinified separately before blending, then aged for a year. The aim is a wine that is consistent from one year to the next rather than a spectacular one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould it be decanted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no need. The tannins are already supple. Opening the bottle half an hour before serving is plenty to let it breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows the wine's development and keeps it fresher at the same age. It is also the format for a big table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370302574941,"sku":null,"price":16.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370302607709,"sku":null,"price":47.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370302640477,"sku":null,"price":90.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-rouge-magnum-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562976"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-reserve-rouge-jeroboam-famille-perrin","title":"Côtes du Rhône Réserve Red Jeroboam, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôtes du Rhône Réserve Red Jeroboam, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's blended Côtes du Rhône in jeroboam, a red of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre for a very long table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Réserve cuvée is the house's entry level in AOC Côtes du Rhône, and it is built as a blend of terroirs rather than as a volume wine. The Grenache comes from the Prébois sector, on stony clay and limestone soils and on gravelly clay soils. The Syrah is supplied by Vinsobres, on terraces rich in quartz and marly limestone. The Mourvèdre completes the blend and tightens the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Over the years it has extended its work to the other appellations of the southern Rhône, each cuvée coming from identified plots that are vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, southern Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Réserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes sorted and destemmed, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks of 150 to 190 hectolitres, extraction by measured pump-overs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One year, partly in wooden tanks and partly in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 cl, jeroboam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, intense red with violet highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, on fresh and juicy fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry and blackcurrant, supple silky tannins, a long finish, sappy and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 18 °C. A jeroboam develops even more slowly than a magnum, so allow five to six years. Keep it lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is everyday meat territory: beef, lamb, poultry in sauce and grilled meats. It also holds up very well with a ratatouille, a Provençal daube or a charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vallee-du-rhone-pourquoi-les-vins-changent\"\u003ewhat sets the northern Rhône apart from the southern Rhône\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/magnums-grands-formats\"\u003emagnums and large formats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Famille Perrin's Réserve cuvée?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the house's blended Côtes du Rhône, built on Grenache from Prébois, Syrah from Vinsobres and a share of Mourvèdre. Each lot is vinified separately before blending, then aged for a year. The aim is a wine that is consistent from one year to the next rather than a spectacular one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould it be decanted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no need. The tannins are already supple. Opening the bottle half an hour before serving is plenty to let it breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a jeroboam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Côtes du Rhône jeroboam holds 300 cl, the equivalent of four bottles. The larger the volume, the slower the wine develops, and the format makes an impression on a long table. Plan for a cradle or a bucket, because a bottle that size is poured with two hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370304672093,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370304704861,"sku":null,"price":136.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370304737629,"sku":null,"price":259.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-rouge-jeroboam-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562976"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-famille-perrin","title":"Côtes du Rhône Réserve White, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôtes du Rhône Réserve White, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's blended white in Côtes du Rhône, a fresh, floral wine of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard for the white Réserve is planted on alluvial soils between the Aigues and the Ouvèze rivers, in the Vaucluse, around Cairanne and Jonquières. The soils are recent limestone-based alluvium, stony clay and limestone, with variations left by the old courses of the rivers. These are cool, light soils that give taut whites rather than broad ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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This is a white to drink young, within two to three years, to enjoy its citrus. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish, bouillabaisse, and more broadly dishes seasoned with saffron. It also works very well with a tapenade, grilled vegetables or a fresh goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-blancs-diversite-des-cepages\"\u003eour guide to white wines and their grape varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/temperature-vin-blanc\"\u003ethe right serving temperature for a white wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich grapes go into the white Réserve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Grenache Blanc gives the body, Marsanne and Roussanne the roundness, Viognier the floral note and the apricot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there no barrel ageing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The choice is deliberate: it preserves the freshness, the citrus and the minerality, where wood would have added weight and toasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370305786205,"sku":null,"price":8.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370305818973,"sku":null,"price":23.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370305851741,"sku":null,"price":45.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562970"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-magnum-famille-perrin","title":"Côtes du Rhône Réserve White Magnum, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôtes du Rhône Réserve White Magnum, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's blended white in Côtes du Rhône, in magnum, a fresh, floral wine of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard for the white Réserve is planted on alluvial soils between the Aigues and the Ouvèze rivers, in the Vaucluse, around Cairanne and Jonquières. The soils are recent limestone-based alluvium, stony clay and limestone, with variations left by the old courses of the rivers. These are cool, light soils that give taut whites rather than broad ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Over the years it has extended its work to the other appellations of the southern Rhône, each cuvée coming from identified plots that are vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, Vaucluse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Réserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picked very early in the morning to keep the coolness of the night, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stainless steel tanks until bottling, with no time in wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cl, magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow with delicate green highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive, white flowers, buttercream and apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, with a fine attack, citrus carried by a fine acidity, mineral purity and a touch of delicate bitterness on the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it between 10 and 12 °C. A magnum develops more slowly than a bottle, so allow three to four years. Keep it lying down, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish, bouillabaisse, and more broadly dishes seasoned with saffron. It also works very well with a tapenade, grilled vegetables or a fresh goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-blancs-diversite-des-cepages\"\u003eour guide to white wines and their grape varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/temperature-vin-blanc\"\u003ethe right serving temperature for a white wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/magnums-grands-formats\"\u003emagnums and large formats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich grapes go into the white Réserve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Grenache Blanc gives the body, Marsanne and Roussanne the roundness, Viognier the floral note and the apricot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there no barrel ageing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The choice is deliberate: it preserves the freshness, the citrus and the minerality, where wood would have added weight and toasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows the wine's development and keeps it fresher at the same age. It is also the format for a big table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370307752285,"sku":null,"price":16.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370307785053,"sku":null,"price":47.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370307817821,"sku":null,"price":90.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-magnum-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562972"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-jeroboam-famille-perrin","title":"Côtes du Rhône Réserve White Jeroboam, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôtes du Rhône Réserve White Jeroboam, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's blended white in Côtes du Rhône, in jeroboam, a fresh, floral wine of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard for the white Réserve is planted on alluvial soils between the Aigues and the Ouvèze rivers, in the Vaucluse, around Cairanne and Jonquières. The soils are recent limestone-based alluvium, stony clay and limestone, with variations left by the old courses of the rivers. These are cool, light soils that give taut whites rather than broad ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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A jeroboam develops even more slowly than a magnum, so allow four to five years. Keep it lying down, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish, bouillabaisse, and more broadly dishes seasoned with saffron. It also works very well with a tapenade, grilled vegetables or a fresh goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-blancs-diversite-des-cepages\"\u003eour guide to white wines and their grape varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/temperature-vin-blanc\"\u003ethe right serving temperature for a white wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/magnums-grands-formats\"\u003emagnums and large formats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich grapes go into the white Réserve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Grenache Blanc gives the body, Marsanne and Roussanne the roundness, Viognier the floral note and the apricot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there no barrel ageing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged in stainless steel tanks until bottling. 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Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370310111581,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370310144349,"sku":null,"price":136.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370310177117,"sku":null,"price":259.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cotes-du-rhone-reserve-blanc-jeroboam-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562983"},{"product_id":"cairanne-peyre-blanche-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Cairanne Peyre Blanche Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCairanne Peyre Blanche Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's cru in AOC Cairanne, a red of Grenache and Syrah aged without wood, built for fruit and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Peyre Blanche refers to the white limestone of the area. The vines are planted on fine clay and gravel terraces and on sandy molasse, at an altitude that lets the Grenache ripen slowly. Part of the vineyard was planted in the 1950s. Cairanne, long a Côtes du Rhône Villages, has moved up to its own village appellation, and it is one of the most reliable terroirs in the southern Rhône for Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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With no time in wood, this is a wine to drink on its fruit, within three to four years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt calls for Provençal cooking: lamb with herbs, daube, stuffed tomatoes, grilled aubergine. Its minty finish also lets it hold up with a tagine or spiced grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vallee-du-rhone-pourquoi-les-vins-changent\"\u003ewhat sets the northern Rhône apart from the southern Rhône\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370312798557,"sku":null,"price":10.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370312831325,"sku":null,"price":30.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370312864093,"sku":null,"price":58.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/cairanne-peyre-blanche-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562985"},{"product_id":"vinsobres-les-cornuds-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Vinsobres Les Cornuds Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinsobres Les Cornuds Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's cru in AOC Vinsobres, a red of Grenache and Syrah vinified separately, on black fruit and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinsobres is the first village appellation of the Drôme provençale. The Les Cornuds vines grow on stony, sandy marl on the slopes, and on stony quaternary alluvium on the terraces. The altitude and the cool nights explain the tension found in this wine, which is rare in the southern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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Decanting is not necessary. This is a wine to drink within four to five years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRib of beef, roast lamb, duck breast, or a dish slow-cooked in red wine. Its black fruit and freshness also let it go with a mature sheep's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/syrah-cepage-rouge-puissant-entre-rhone-et-shiraz-australien\"\u003eour portrait of the Syrah grape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/quel-meilleur-vin-pour-accompagner-sa-cote-de-boeuf\"\u003eour advice on matching a red with a rib of beef\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the two varieties vinified separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Syrah ferments in truncated wooden vats, the Grenache in stainless steel. Each variety has its own rhythm and its own way of releasing tannin. By keeping them apart, the house can blend after the malolactic fermentation, once each lot has shown what it has to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Vinsobres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinsobres lies in the Drôme provençale, at the northern edge of the southern vineyard. It was the first commune in the department to obtain a village appellation. Nights there are cooler than in the Vaucluse, which gives tauter wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370313847133,"sku":null,"price":10.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370313879901,"sku":null,"price":30.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370313912669,"sku":null,"price":58.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/vinsobres-les-cornuds-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562986"},{"product_id":"rasteau-landeol-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Rasteau L'Andéol Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasteau L'Andéol Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's cru in AOC Rasteau, a red from two hectares of south-facing slopes, on cocoa and fresh strawberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'Andéol comes from a two hectare vineyard held on a lease, on slopes facing south and slightly sheltered from the Mistral. The soil is made of old gravel terraces resting on sandy marl and Pliocene clay. Rasteau is best known for its fortified sweet wine, but the appellation has also covered dry reds since 2010, and that is the category this cuvée belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Over the years it has extended its work to the other appellations of the southern Rhône, each cuvée coming from identified plots that are vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, southern Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Rasteau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e L'Andéol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache and Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old gravel terraces on sandy marl and Pliocene clay, slopes facing south\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the grapes vinified as whole bunches, the rest destemmed, temperatures controlled throughout, extraction by punch-down or pump-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 % in stainless steel tanks and 10 % in foudres, then one year of ageing before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple red, velvety and elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enticing aromas of cocoa and fresh strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and well balanced, notes of red fruit and black olive, delicately chalky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 18 °C, in an INAO glass or a burgundy glass. The house gives a cellaring potential of six to seven years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRustic, savoury cooking: slow-cooked shoulder of lamb, civet, pieds et paquets, polenta with mushrooms. Its black olive notes are a treat with a pissaladière or a tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/conservation-du-vin\"\u003eour guide to cellaring wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Rasteau a sweet wine or a dry wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth exist. Rasteau is first known for its fortified sweet wine, but the appellation has also covered dry reds since 2010. L'Andéol is a dry red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do whole bunches bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping part of the stems during fermentation brings freshness, a little tension and more floral aromas. It is a choice that demands perfectly ripe stems, otherwise the wine turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long can it be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house gives six to seven years. Beyond that the chalky tannins melt away but the fruit fades. If you like the cocoa and fresh strawberry on the nose, drink it within the first four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370315354461,"sku":null,"price":12.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370315387229,"sku":null,"price":35.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370315419997,"sku":null,"price":68.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/rasteau-landeol-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562981"},{"product_id":"vacqueyras-les-christins-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Vacqueyras Les Christins Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacqueyras Les Christins Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's cru in AOC Vacqueyras, a red of Grenache and Syrah aged a year in foudres, opulent and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Christins comes from stony terraces resting on clay, sand and safres, south of the Dentelles de Montmirail. These safres, a soft sandstone, hold moisture and let the Grenache get through dry summers without stalling its ripening. Vacqueyras, next door to Gigondas, gives wines that are a little suppler and sunnier than its famous neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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The house credits it with strong cellaring potential, so allow six to eight years in good vintages. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house suggests roast haunch of kid with juniper, alongside potatoes sauteed with onion, garlic and savory. More simply: leg of lamb, roast pigeon, or a risotto with ceps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/levage-en-barrique-vin\"\u003ewhat wood ageing changes in a wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-tanins-dans-le-vin-rouge\"\u003eour explanation of tannins in red wine\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface of wood is far lower than in a barrel, so the wine takes in oxygen gently without picking up marked oaky notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370317222237,"sku":null,"price":15.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370317255005,"sku":null,"price":44.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370317287773,"sku":null,"price":84.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/vacqueyras-les-christins-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562980"},{"product_id":"vacqueyras-les-christins-blanc-famille-perrin","title":"Vacqueyras Les Christins White, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacqueyras Les Christins White, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's white in AOC Vacqueyras, a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc aged eight months on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard, eight hectares held on a lease in the commune of Sarrians, is planted on old Mindel alluvium, the soils known as Garrigues soils, resting on sand and the yellow sandstone of the Helvetian. Vacqueyras makes little white wine, and this sandy subsoil gives wines that are round but never heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Over the years it has extended its work to the other appellations of the southern Rhône, each cuvée coming from identified plots that are vinified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, Sarrians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Vacqueyras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Christins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Mindel alluvium, Garrigues soils on sand and the yellow sandstone of the Helvetian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold skin maceration at 10 °C, fermentation in a temperature-controlled tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight months on lees, 60 % in stainless steel tank and 40 % in wooden demi-muids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow, bright and clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine aromas of beeswax and ripe pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e All roundness, pleasant and supple, with tasty notes of apricot and lime blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 10 °C, in tasting glasses. The ageing on lees gives it body, so allow three to four years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoultry in cream, fish in a white sauce, asparagus risotto, mature goat cheeses. Its roundness also lets it hold up with a mild curry or a vegetable gratin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-blancs-diversite-des-cepages\"\u003eour guide to white wines and their grape varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/temperature-vin-blanc\"\u003ethe right serving temperature for a white wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does cold skin maceration bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore fermentation the juice stays in contact with the skins at a low temperature, here 10 °C. That extracts aromas and a little body without extracting bitterness, because the cold holds back the start of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy age on the lees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lees are the yeasts that settle after fermentation. Keeping the wine on them for eight months gives it weight, length and a slightly creamy feel. That is what explains the roundness of this white Vacqueyras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370318270813,"sku":null,"price":18.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370318303581,"sku":null,"price":53.01,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370318336349,"sku":null,"price":100.44,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/vacqueyras-les-christins-blanc-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793563002"},{"product_id":"gigondas-la-gille-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Gigondas La Gille Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGigondas La Gille Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's cru in AOC Gigondas, a red of Grenache and Syrah born on north-west slopes, peppery and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Gille comes from terroirs of limestone and calcareous marl, with high proportions of safres and sand, and plots of clay. The vines sit on slopes facing north-west, an orientation that preserves acidity and delays ripening, a valuable asset in Gigondas. Some old Grenache plots planted on sand still carry pre-phylloxera vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the family has worked for several generations. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. 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This is a Gigondas of lace rather than power, to open between three and eight years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house suggests veal chops with morels and crisp breast of lamb. Its liquorice and violet notes also work with duck with olives or a board of characterful cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-vins-rouges-de-la-vallee-du-rohne\"\u003eour tour of the red wines of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/levage-en-barrique-vin\"\u003ewhat wood ageing changes in a wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vins\"\u003eVins collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are pre-phylloxera vines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are vine stocks that predate the phylloxera crisis, which destroyed the French vineyard at the end of the nineteenth century. Sand naturally protects the roots from the aphid, which is why a few sandy plots survived, with vines still on their own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy slopes facing north-west?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the southern Rhône, sunshine is not the limiting factor. A north-west exposure slows ripening, keeps acidity and avoids excessive alcohol. That is what gives this cuvée its peppery, slender profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370320269661,"sku":null,"price":21.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370320302429,"sku":null,"price":60.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370320335197,"sku":null,"price":115.56,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/gigondas-la-gille-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562999"},{"product_id":"chateauneuf-du-pape-les-sinards-rouge-famille-perrin","title":"Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Red, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Red, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's Châteauneuf-du-Pape, made like the wines of Château de Beaucastel and aged two years in foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Sinards comes from plots of Miocene marine molasse covered by Alpine diluvium, the rolled pebbles that are the signature of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. One plot rests on Urgonian limestone. The pebbles store the heat of the day and give it back at night, which pushes the ripeness of the Grenache, while the clay subsoil holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Château de Beaucastel, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A pioneer of organic and then biodynamic growing, it belongs to Primum Familiae Vini, the circle of the world's leading wine families. Les Sinards is made by the same method as the wines of Château de Beaucastel, in the same cellar and by the same team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Sinards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache and Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miocene marine molasse covered by Alpine diluvium of rolled pebbles, one plot on Urgonian limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each variety picked separately and sorted on arrival at the cellar, part of the Syrah as whole bunches, the rest and the Grenache destemmed, by the same method as the wines of Château de Beaucastel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two years in foudres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heady, with captivating notes of fresh plum and sweet spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and rich, supple, aromas of raspberry and pepper, a long and thoroughly elegant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 15 °C, in large glasses. The two years in foudre already give it roundness, but it still gains over five to ten years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe register is game, truffle and mushrooms: jugged hare, pigeon with ceps, truffled risotto. It also holds up with a seven hour shoulder of lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-13-c-pages-de-chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003ethe thirteen grape varieties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vallee-du-rhone-pourquoi-les-vins-changent\"\u003ewhat sets the northern Rhône apart from the southern Rhône\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the other cuvées of the appellation in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Les Sinards made like Beaucastel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes arrive in the same cellar and pass through the same hands as those of Château de Beaucastel: picking separated by variety, sorting on arrival, a share of Syrah as whole bunches. 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Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66370322301277,"sku":null,"price":34.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66370322334045,"sku":null,"price":98.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66370322366813,"sku":null,"price":185.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/chateauneuf-du-pape-les-sinards-rouge-famille-perrin.jpg?v=1793562990"},{"product_id":"chateauneuf-du-pape-les-sinards-blanc-famille-perrin","title":"Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards White, Famille Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards White, Famille Perrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne fermented and aged in demi-muids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard, two and a half hectares inside the Clos du château, lies right beside one of the plots used for the red Sinards. 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Les Sinards is made by the same method as the wines of Château de Beaucastel, in the same cellar and by the same team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famille Perrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Sinards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deposits of Alpine diluvium, pebbles and clay, inside the Clos du château\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes pressed on arrival at the cellar in a pneumatic press, must chilled and settled by cold with no additive, fermentation started in tank then run into demi-muids on the first day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several months in barrel with regular lees stirring, then a light fining before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, with bright, faintly green highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle, a delicate bouquet of lime blossom, apricot and almond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine aromas of white fleshed fruit, honey and fennel, a slightly saline finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at 10 °C, in tasting glasses. The whites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are drunk either in their first three years or after five to six years in the cellar, when the honey and the fennel come back. Keep the bottle lying down, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite meats and dishes in cream, as the house recommends: Bresse chicken in cream, sweetbreads, blanquette. Its saline finish also works with lobster or an aged parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/famille-perrin\"\u003ethe story of Famille Perrin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-13-c-pages-de-chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003ethe thirteen grape varieties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/temperature-vin-blanc\"\u003ethe right serving temperature for a white wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the whole range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/famille-perrin\"\u003eFamille Perrin collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the other cuvées of the appellation in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our selection among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Châteauneuf-du-Pape make white wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but in small quantity: white wine accounts for a fraction of the appellation's output. The permitted white varieties include Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Picardan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a demi-muid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA demi-muid is a cask of about 600 litres, close to three times a Bordeaux barrel. The wood marks the wine less, while still allowing the slow exchanges that give whites their texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy settle the must by cold with no additive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChilling the must makes the solids fall to the bottom of the tank on their own, with no enzyme or additive. The clear juice that comes off ferments more cleanly and keeps more aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping within France is free on orders over 300 EUR. 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