Perrin Familie Vacqueyras Les Christins 2023 750ml

Famille Perrin · Vacqueyras Les Christins · 2023

Grenache & Syrah · Southern Rhône, France · 750ml

Producer & Terroir

Nature and tradition are at the heart of Famille Perrin’s approach, carried through five generations with respect for the soil and a commitment to manual methods. Les Christins comes from eight hectares of tenant-farmed vines at Sarrians, south of the Dentelles de Montmirail, managed by the Beaucastel team. The vines average 50 years of age.

Stony terraces of clay, sand and sedimentary safres provide particularly good sunshine exposure. Grenache forms the heart of the wine, developing power and depth on the clay and stony soils of the Ouvèze valley, while Syrah contributes floral and spicy notes.

Tasting Notes

A fleshy, Grenache-led red with aromas of chocolate, cherry and fig, complemented by Syrah’s violet, spice and liquorice. The producer describes remarkable aromatic expression, substantial structure and strong ageing potential.

Winemaker Description

Produced on a very clayey terroir with stones from the Ouvèze river, the Grenache is dominant and develops a fleshy wine. It's typical aromas of chocolate, cherry and fig match beautifully with the Syrah (violet, spice, liquorice).

The ideal match for this wine is a leg of venison with Gentian, sautéed potatoes with onions and garlic.

The 2023 Vintage

The 2023 vintage is characterised by a beautiful climatic balance, which is reflected in the cellar. The mild winter was followed by a dry spring then a hot summer, particularly in August and September. Despite a slight lack of rain, these conditions allowed ideal ripening and the harvest began on August 22nd in perfect conditions. Under a warm and radiant sun, the harvest went perfectly, even if it was necessary to work quickly to prevent the juices from oxidizing in the heat, particularly the rosés. The harvest ended on October 4, with the last devatting on October 23. The first tastings reveal very balanced wines: they are rich, powerful and have good concentration, while having retained a beautiful freshness. A vintage that shows great potential.

Famille Perrin, vintage overview

Winemaking & Ageing

Grenache and Syrah are planted together and harvested by hand, with picking timed to Grenache’s maturity. The fruit is sorted, crushed and fermented together, with a long fermentation and manual cap punching. Following malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine is aged in foudres and barrels for one year.

Pairing Suggestions

Follow the producer’s recommendation of venison with sautéed potatoes, onions and garlic, or try roast lamb and hearty braised dishes.

Wine Details

• Producer: Famille Perrin
• Cuvée: Les Christins
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Vacqueyras
• Region: Southern Rhône
• Country: France
• Grapes: Grenache and Syrah
• Average Vine Age: 50 years
• Harvest: Hand-picked
• Ageing: One year in foudres and barrels
• Bottle Size: 750ml