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 of Beaucastel and a neighbouring vineyard that we farm.
The vintage
A great vintage. This year is characterized by the contrast between an extremely hot July and a very cool august, but also beneficial rainfall in the middle of both months.
September was hot during the first half with two heavy rainfalls. They did not hurt the quality of the vintage. We were able to carry out a late harvest during the beautiful Indian summer lasting until mid October.
September was hot during the first half with two heavy rainfalls. They did not hurt the quality of the vintage. We were able to carry out a late harvest during the beautiful Indian summer lasting until mid October.
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 flash-heated like 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 and a beautiful cherry finish
Nose: Intense, black and red fruits, spices and pepper
Mouth: Fresh and soft with refined tannins and a beautiful cherry finish
Reviews
"A nice traditional style, with dried currant, shaved vanilla bean and sandalwood notes up front, followed by olive, tobacco and garrigue notes on the slightly gutsy finish. Drink now through 2019. 8,330 cases made"
"The negociant wine, actually made from declassified young vines off the Beaucastel estate and some other vineyards nearby in the area known as Les Olivets, is the 2006 Perrin et Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards. This looks to have fine potential. Deep ruby/purple, with sweet mulberry, black currant and cherry notes intermixed with tobacco leaf, cedar, resin, and licorice, this wine is deep, medium to full-bodied, elegant, and capable of evolving for 10-15 years"
