Produced on a very clayey terroir with stones from the Ouvèze river, the Grenache is dominant and develops a fleshy wine. The typical aromas of chocolate, cherry and fig match beautifully with the Syrah (violet, spice, liquorice).
Presentation
Presentation
Perrin’s Vacqueyras is a beautiful example of Grenache based wines from the Southern Rhône Valley. An impressive aromatic expression, structured body and a great ageing potential.
The vintage
Great vintage combining flesh and elegance with great ageing potential
Location
An 8 hectare farmed vineyard run by the Beaucastel team. Located on the Commune of Sarrians, south of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Old vines (average age of 50 years).
Terroir
Stony terraces on clay and sandy soils
Ageing
Handpicked harvest in 25 kg boxes. Crushing, long fermentation (1 month) in tanks of 50 hectolitres and in Foudres (50%). Blending after malolactic fermentation.
Varietals
Syrah
Grenache
Grenache
Advice
Serving
The ideal match for this wine is a leg of venison with Gentian, sautéed potatoes with onions and garlic.
Tasting
Colour: Nearly black with purple undertones
Nose: Spectacular, very complex, intense and deep notes of Gentian, liquorice, Cyprus trees and pink pepper
Mouth: Powerful and very structured with dense tannins
Nose: Spectacular, very complex, intense and deep notes of Gentian, liquorice, Cyprus trees and pink pepper
Mouth: Powerful and very structured with dense tannins
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Reviews
"Bold, dense, black, leathery fruit. Simple but good. Brooding, dense, chewe, powerful, mouthcoating tannins, great structure. Damson fruit, lavender, garrigue. Long; a keeper. From 2010."
"To those unfamiliar, this label is wonderfully cryptic.
Let me talk you through it. Vacqueyras is the name of appellation that lies between the villages of Sarrians and Vaison la Romaine in southeastern France. The producer is Perrin & Fils, who made their name with the famous Châteauneuf du Pape wine, Château de Beaucastel. In short, they are one of the most reliable wine producers in the Rhône and a name to look out for. The blend is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, and it is exquisite. The nose is joyous, with supple notes of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, while the finish is intense and powerfull. A wonderful wine to accompany roast meats, stews and hearty foods."
Let me talk you through it. Vacqueyras is the name of appellation that lies between the villages of Sarrians and Vaison la Romaine in southeastern France. The producer is Perrin & Fils, who made their name with the famous Châteauneuf du Pape wine, Château de Beaucastel. In short, they are one of the most reliable wine producers in the Rhône and a name to look out for. The blend is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, and it is exquisite. The nose is joyous, with supple notes of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, while the finish is intense and powerfull. A wonderful wine to accompany roast meats, stews and hearty foods."
"Dark, with a nice juicy beam of blackberry and crushed red currant fruit backed by graphite and dark licorice notes on the finish. This fleshes out nicely in the glass. Rock-solid. Drink now through 2010. 4,580 cases made. –JM"
