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
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
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
Colour: golden yellow with green undertones, bright and clean.
Nose: very intense with ripe yellow fruits (apricot and peach) and white flowers bringing freshness.
Mouth: round and full, very balanced, mineral finish
Nose: very intense with ripe yellow fruits (apricot and peach) and white flowers bringing freshness.
Mouth: round and full, very balanced, mineral finish
Recipes
Curried Roast Monk Fish
Reviews
"Starting with the 2012s and the Famille Perrin releases, the value priced 2012 Famille Perrin Cotes Du Rhone Blanc Reserve is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Fresh and pure, with salty minerality giving lift to notions of white peach, tropical fruit, licorice and floral notes, this medium-bodied, supple and rounded effort has fantastic purity and a rich, yet fresh feel. Drink it over the coming year or two."
"Plump, caressing creamed melon and apple notes are backed by a lightly honeyed hint on the finish. Forward and friendly."
"Very firmly scented with some garrigue-like notes. Quite low acidity but very mouth-filling – greengage fruit. Could be quite GV."
"Smooth and creamy, ripe and aromatic with lush fruit and balanced
flavors. Juicy and clean with a touch of sweetness. Viognier, Grenache Blanc,
Roussanne, Marsanne."
flavors. Juicy and clean with a touch of sweetness. Viognier, Grenache Blanc,
Roussanne, Marsanne."
"Light yellow. Poached pear, yellow plum and anise on the deeply scented nose and in the mouth. Smooth and fleshy, showing good breadth and a touch of back-end warmth. Finishes quite dry, with a hint of bitter pear skin."
"Very fine value. This is a supple, dry wine with full body, excellent balance, and delicate, complex character (pear, honeysuckle, peach , orange blossom)."
