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THE STORY
One of the great estates of the Rhone Valley, Chateau Beaucastel has been run by several generations of the Perrin family, beginning with the late Jacques Perrin (who died in 1978), then the brothers Jean-Pierre and Francois, and now their sons Thomas, Marc, Pierre, and Mathieu. Beaucastel has nearly 200 acres in vine in Chateauneuf du Pape, and they have branched out with an impressive operation under the Perrin et Fils label, purchasing grapes and acquiring land (in Vinsobres and Gigondas, for example). Their goal is to become the most recognized name for high quality wines in the southern Rhone. As shrewd consumers know, one of the best values in under $10 a bottle wine is La Vieille Ferme. The Perrin et Fils cuvees include wines made from purchased grapes as well as their new acquisitions in Vinsobres, Gigondas (25 acres), and the Cotes du Rhone village of Cairanne (35 acres). The Perrins enjoyed tremendous success with their 2008 red wines, largely because yields ranged between 18 hectoliters per hectare for Beaucastel, to only 20 hectoliters per hectare for Coudoulet. The mildew that affected everyone was the culprit. The entire family acknowledged there was an extraordinary triage and culling out of the grapes at the sorting tables.
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Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts De Julien 2007
Believe it or not, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Vinsobres Vieilles Vignes Les Hauts Julien is even better. A 500-case lot of equal parts Syrah and Grenache, it is the greatest Vinsobres I have ever tasted, and it admirably demonstrates the potential that exists in this high elevation, cool climate terroir. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary perfume of crushed rocks, black truffles, blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and charcoal. Sensationally deep, extremely full-bodied and powerful yet also ethereal in its elegant, freshness, and laser-like precision, this is a tour de force in winemaking that is capable of lasting 15 or more years.
Wine Advocate: 95
Regular Price: $54.99Sale Price: $39.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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FEW MORE PERRIN FAMILY WINES IN STOCK.
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Perrin Cotes Du Rhone Village Red 2007
Very pure, with gorgeous plum and black cherry aromas and flavors laced with enticing spice, graphite and violet notes, followed by a long, silky finish. Delicious. Drink now. 8,330 cases made.
Wine Spectator: 90
Regular Price: $12.99Sale Price: $9.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Perrin Vinsobres Les Cornuds 2007
Very pure, with superracy red cherry, raspberry and violet notes that stretch out through the lengthy, graphite-filled finish. There's lovely, integrated acidity. Delicious. Drink now through 2011. 5,000 cases made
Wine Spectator: 91
Regular Price: $19.99Sale Price: $14.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape 2007
Extremely dense, with layer upon layer of melted fig, mulled boysenberry and black currant fruit, all laced with notes of charred mesquite, hoisin sauce and Kenya AA coffee. The long, silky mouthfeel belies the latent power in reserve-and theres a lot of it, with waves of grip driving the finish. Best from 2010 through 2030. From France. 15,000 cases made.
Wine Spectator: 96
Regular Price: $104.99Sale Price: $79.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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