Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Rouge 2022
Perrin
The Perrin family's Réserve Rouge remains one of the Rhône's most reliable everyday reds, delivering genuine terroir character at a fraction of the cost of their Châteauneuf-du-Pape holdings. It captures the warmth of a late November harvest—generous, grounding, and quietly soulful. A wine that pairs as well with weeknight suppers as it does with the season's final fireside gatherings.
Nose
Inviting aromas of ripe black cherry and crushed raspberry mingle with hints of garrigue herbs and cracked black pepper. A subtle undercurrent of dried lavender and warm spice adds complexity, evoking the sun-baked hillsides of the southern Rhône.
Palate
Medium-bodied and generously fruited, with juicy blackberry and plum flavors layered over soft tannins. Notes of licorice, dried thyme, and a touch of smoked meat emerge mid-palate, giving the wine a savory depth that belies its modest price.
Finish
Smooth and lingering with echoes of dark fruit, white pepper, and a faint mineral earthiness that draws you back for another sip.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
- Vineyards
- Estate and contracted vineyards across the Côtes du Rhône appellation, farmed by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shanks with roasted parsnips, carrots, and turnips tossed in herbes de Provence mirror the wine's savory garrigue character while the tender, falling-off-the-bone meat complements its supple tannins and dark fruit core.
Farmed by the family behind Château de Beaucastel across their holdings in the southern Rhône, this blend channels decades of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre mastery into an approachable bottle that carries the essence of Provence's final warm days.
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