The other Châteauneuf of the family! For the most part Les Sinards is made from the young vines at Beaucastel and a neighbouring vineyard we farm. Mostly Grenache, this is a classic Châteauneuf du Pape.
Presentation
Presentation
The family’s other Châteauneuf! Les Sinards comes from the young vines at Beaucastel and from a neighbouring vineyard that we farm.
The vintage
The 2011 vintage is a vintage of contrasts. That is to say an unusually hot, dry spring followed by a wet and rainy beginning of July and then an Indian summer lasting until the end of October. Carefully sorting and destemming the harvest allowed for a great vintage, particularly for the late harvest varieties.
Location
Wine made from the young vines at Beaucastel, a vineyard that we farm just to the west of Beaucastel in the Commune of Orange
Terroir
Molasse seabed of the Miocene period covered by diluvial alpine deposits (pebbles)
Ageing
Partly vinified like in Beaucastel and partly vinified in the traditional way after destemming. 100% Foudres for a year. Bottled after fining and light filtration
Varietals
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Advice
Serving
15°C in big glasses. Drink with game, truffles and mushrooms.
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby
Nose: Intense, black and red fruits, spices and pepper
Mouth: Fresh and soft with refined tannins with a beautiful cherry finish
Nose: Intense, black and red fruits, spices and pepper
Mouth: Fresh and soft with refined tannins with a beautiful cherry finish
Reviews
"The Perrin 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards is fruity, medium-bodied, with plenty of garrigue, licorice and kirsch. It can be drunk over the next 6-7 years. "
"From the brilliant Perrin Brothers of Château de Beaucastel repute, this powerful and highly aromatic Southern Rhône blend is exuberantly spicy with a youthful liquid cherry fruitcake-like concentration and bright balancing aftertaste."
"Both 2009 and 2010 were terrific years in the southern Rhône, so I was prepared to see a major drop-off in quality in 2011. Well, as I continue to taste releases from this vintage, I’m still waiting to see that drop-off, and still not finding it. This wine (made by the family behind Chateau Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, presumably from fruit that was predominantly purchased) is very expressive in both aromatic and flavor terms, with nice savory undertones, admirably restrained wood, and at least 5 to 7 years of positive development still ahead of it. Attractively priced and styled to enjoy now or later, this is a strong value and an impressive effort"
"The wine stood out among the 2011s we tasted for its vibrancy. It hits all the marks-earth, stone, herb and savory red fruit, held taut with a combination of bright acidity and sinewy tannins. It’s ready now, if you have an herbed pork loin coming out of the over."
"This wine (made by the family behind Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, presumably from fruit that was predominanly purchased) is very expressive in both aromatic and flavor terms, with nice savory undertones, admirably restrained wood, and at least 5 to 7 years of positive development still ahead of it. Attractively priced and styled to enjoy now or later, this is a strong value and an impressive effort."
