Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras Rouge - 2022

• Bottle Size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Units of Alcohol: 1.81 units per 125ml
• Region: Vacqueyras
• Style: Medium
• Grape Varieties: Grenache, Syrah
• Closure: Cork
• Allergens: Contains Sulphites

Appearance: Showcases an elegant, intense ruby red colour with vibrant purple highlights, reflecting its depth and richness.

Aroma: The nose is expressive and complex, offering a rich aromatic palette with aromas of morello cherry, spices, and liquorice. The wine exudes a harmonious blend of dark fruit and earthy notes.

Taste: On the palate, the wine is opulent and complex, perfectly balanced by a beautiful freshness. Rich, velvety textures of black fruit mingle with soft, silky tannins, making for an intense and harmonious experience.

Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with hearty meats, rich stews, and aged cheeses. Its structure and elegance also make it a perfect match for grilled lamb, beef dishes, or Mediterranean fare.

Located in the heart of the Southern Rhône, our Les Christins Vacqueyras Rouge exemplifies the exceptional terroir of this renowned wine region. The Vacqueyras appellation, situated south of the Dentelles de Montmirail, is famed for its sun-drenched slopes and diverse soils, including stony terraces of clay, sand, and sedimentary safres. These soils, combined with a perfect sun exposure, offer optimal growing conditions for our Grenache and Syrah vines, which are planted together — a rare and challenging technique, ensuring unique synergies in the wine’s development.

The vines at Sarrians, farmed by our team at Château de Beaucastel, average 50 years of age, providing the grapes with remarkable depth and complexity. This old vine cultivation is a cornerstone of our commitment to quality, allowing us to produce wines of great character and potential.

Winery & Vinification
At Famille Perrin, we approach each vintage with the utmost care and respect for the land. The 2022 vintage was marked by contrasting climatic conditions, with a particularly dry winter and spring followed by a hot summer. These conditions allowed for excellent grape quality, resulting in aromatic complexity and balance. The harvest began early on August 19th, 11 days ahead of 2021, in near-perfect conditions.

To preserve the essence of the terroir, the Grenache and Syrah are handpicked and gently vinified together. The fermentation process is long, with delicate extractions through manual cap punching, ensuring a wine that is rich in aromas but free from harshness. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the wine is aged in foudres and barrels for one year, allowing the flavours to develop harmoniously and the wine to achieve its full potential.

History & Tradition
Famille Perrin has deep roots in the Southern Rhône. For generations, we have worked hand-in-hand with our vineyards to produce wines that are a true reflection of this remarkable region. Our expertise and respect for the land are reflected in every bottle of Les Christins Vacqueyras Rouge. This wine is a product of both tradition and innovation, combining years of expertise with modern techniques to produce a wine of exceptional quality and character.

The Les Christins Vacqueyras Rouge 2022 is a perfect example of the power and elegance of the Grenache grape. It showcases our ongoing commitment to crafting wines with great ageing potential, aromatic depth, and a balance of boldness and finesse. As this wine evolves, it will continue to reward those who cellar it with increasing complexity and refinement.