Characteristic of Viognier and its floral notes, this is a wine with an incredible freshness and great depth. It will be a wonderful match for Mediterranean dishes and fish.
Presentation
Presentation
A remarkably fresh and deep wine, with typical Rhône characteristics, great with Mediterranean food and rockfish.
The vintage
The vintage started with a long winter and one of the driest ones in the past years followed by an inexistent Spring. The crop development was very slow due to important climatic variations. The winemakers’ work was therefore crucial to get good quality grapes in small quantities. 2013 was a complicated vintage and late but is wonderfully balanced and is very promising.
Location
Located on the fresh and light soils of Cairanne and Jonquières. The vineyard is situated between the rivers of Ouvèze and Aigues
Terroir
Recent alluvial deposits of calcareous origin with variations according to the river path, clayey limestone
Ageing
Crushing in pneumatic presses, fining of the must and refrigeration. Regulated fermentation in tanks.
Varietals
Grenache blanc
Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier
Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier
Advice
Serving
With delicate or spicy (saffron) dishes, grilled fish, bouillabaisse
Tasting
Beautiful bright and shiny colour with green undertones. Floral nose and delicate notes of white-‐flesh fruit (apple and peach), great aromatic freshness. The mouth is rich and balanced, with great minerality. The finish is long and persistent.
Reviews
"The 2013 Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Blanc (Clairette, Bourboulenc, Viognier and Grenache Blanc) is a beautiful white that offers plenty of citrus, apricot and honey blossom in its medium-bodied, nicely textured profile. It has both richness and freshness and will drink nicely over the coming couple of years."
"Suggestions of Viognier linger in the floral aromas of this very likable wine. It is clean and bright, with palate-satisfying flavors carrying both fruit and mineral elements. Enjoy it as an appetite-inducing aperitif wine as well as a tasty companion for light chicken, seafood or pasta dishes. Blended from Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne."
"Destined to be a house white all summer long. Bright, lively, and energetic, this refreshing blend puts a smile on your face. Plenty of fruit and a nice touch of grip round out this sensational bargain." [+]
