Classic Côtes-du-Rhône, this wine is produced from organically grown grapes. Grenache and Syrah complement each other in this soft wine with aromas of red fruit and Garrigue. The finish is velvety. Organic is good!
Presentation
Presentation
Certified organic by Ecocert, Perrin Nature is not only an organic Côtes-du-Rhône but also a great wine. Using our experience in organic farming at Beaucastel (one of the first big estates to turn to organic farming 40 years ago), this wine is a beautiful expression of fruit with delicate and soft tannins.
The vintage
2012 is a vintage of contrasts with a very mild start of the year and a freezing month of February.
A fresh and humid spring, followed by a windy and dry month of July and a very hot month of August.
The harvesting conditions were ideal. All these conditions make a great vintage.
A fresh and humid spring, followed by a windy and dry month of July and a very hot month of August.
The harvesting conditions were ideal. All these conditions make a great vintage.
Location
This wine comes from a vineyard located near the village of Tulette between Valréas and Vaison la Romaine, north of Orange on the locality of Domaine de Guarrigon. The vineyard is planted in Grenache and is certified organic by Ecocert.
Terroir
Chalky clay soils.
Ageing
In tanks and large oak vats.
Traditional vinification with long maceration (almost 3 weeks).
Traditional vinification with long maceration (almost 3 weeks).
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Advice
Serving
Service at 16°C/60 °F.
Tasting
Appearance: Medium garnet colour, with bright red refl ections.
Nose: The nose shows macerated cherries,spices, licorice and notes of Garrigue (thyme, rosemary, juniper).
Palate: The mouth is full bodied, with lots of fruit and ends with a great freshness. The tannins are elegant and fleshy.
Nose: The nose shows macerated cherries,spices, licorice and notes of Garrigue (thyme, rosemary, juniper).
Palate: The mouth is full bodied, with lots of fruit and ends with a great freshness. The tannins are elegant and fleshy.
Reviews
"Organically grown grapes. Mid to dark crimson. Perfumed. Very gentle and mellow – more insistent than the regular version initially but with more drying tannins on the end. All of this wine's undoubted appeal is upfront."
"Dark, silky with juicy plum and berries; spicy, fresh and long with notes of earth and crisp style. Grenache & Syrah."
"Robe rouge foncé, un nez riche de fruits rouges et d'épices. En bouche, une belle structure, très fruitée et profonde laissant au final une belle fraîcheur. Tannins souple et élégants."
"Brilliant ruby. Dark berries, cherry and singed plum on the deeply perfumed nose; a peppery nuance adds urgency. Smooth, ripe and fleshy on the palate, offering bitter cherry and black currant flavors and a touch of allspice. Rich yet lively, delivering good finishing thrust, cling and just a hint of tannins."
