Famille Perrin Châteauneuf du Pape - Les Sinards 2019

The other Châteauneuf of the family! For the most part Les Sinards is made from the young vines at Beaucastel and a neighboring vineyard we farm. Mostly Grenache, this is a classic Châteauneuf du Pape.

Presentation

Presentation
Les Sinards is generally made from the young vines from Beaucastel as well as farmed vines located near Beaucastel.
The vintage
The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception. After an early bud burst in early April, flowering was gradual and took place in good conditions in all the vineyards. Then a hot summer began in late June, which the vines bravely resisted: they suffered little from water stress, thanks to the chamomile herbal infusions we sprayed on the vegetation to cope with the heat. Finally, the harvest went as usual, without any particular precocity. The wines are promising; a vintage in 9 is born, once again, under a lucky star.
Location
Wine made from the young vines from Beaucastel and farmed vines.
Terroir
Molasse seabed of the Miocene period covered by diluvial alpine deposits (pebbles). A plot that lies on Urgonien limestone.
Ageing
As of August, we carry out maturity checks and berry tastings to determine the optimal date for harvest. Each grape variety is harvested separately. When they arrive at the winery, the grapes are sorted. Part of the Syrah is vinified in whole bunches, the other part as well as the Grenache are destemmed. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are vinified using the same process as the wines of Château de Beaucastel. After vinification, the wines are tasted to define the blend. Finally, they are aged in oak foudres for 2 years.
Varietals
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah

Advice

Serving
15°C in big glasses. Drink with game, truffles and mushrooms.
Tasting
Superb colour of a bright ruby- red. The nose is intoxicating with notes of fresh plums and sweet spices. Complex and rich, the palate is soft with aromas of raspberries and pepper and offers a long elegant finish.

Reviews

92/100
"There's a lot to like about this version, which leads off with warmed fruitcake and red licorice notes, followed quickly by bramble-lined raspberry, blackberry and cherry compote flavors. Features a roasted apple wood frame that guides it all through the juicy finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault."
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92
"Dark, glistening ruby. Pungent red/blue fruits, licorice, succulent herbs and cola on the perfumed nose. Velvety and broad on entry, offering juicy cherry preserve and blueberry flavors that tighten up and turn spicier with air. Fine-grained tannins lend shape to a long, pliant finish that features a building floral note. Much of the fruit for this wine came from young Grenache vines at Château de Beaucastel." [+]
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93
"Rich berry nose, smooth texture, and spicy notes of plum and black raspberry; elegant, balanced, and long"