Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2023
90 POINT RATED SOUTHERN RHONE GRENACHE BLANC BLEND FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST WINE ESTATES
- 90 Point Rated - Bacchus Le Magazine Du Vint Et De L’art De Vivre
- Sourced From Southern Rhone Region In France
- Produced By One of The World's Greatest Wine Estates
- Grenache Blanc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier
Vintage: | 2023 |
Source/Region: | Rhone Valley, France |
Cellaring: | Drink now |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.70 |
Rating: | 90 |
Seductive pale-yellow colour with shiny reflections. This wine reveals a nose full of freshness and deliciousness with aromas of very ripe pears and candied quince, with a hint of anise. Round and well balanced, the palate offers tangy notes before evolving towards pastry and juicy fruit aromas. The long finish is lively with a nice texture.
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.
90 Point Rated - Bacchus Le Magazine Du Vint Et De L’art De Vivre
"There are names like that, whose mere presence on the label of a bottle of wine inspires immediate confidence in the quality of the contents, and Perrin is one of them. Even in more modest appellations like “Cotes Du Rhone”, the know-how of the house is fully demonstrated. The “Reserve” vintage is no exception, captivating with its finesse, its liveliness on the palate and its aromatic complexity. Dominated by Viognier, this wine exudes floral scents which are combined with aromas of peach, pear, apple, lemon zest and pineapple, subtly nuanced with a salty touch. On the palate, the attack is frank and ample, marked by remarkable purity and a pleasant tangy tension. This invigorating freshness ensures a perfect balance, extending into a sapid finish revealing beautiful bitterness. It's hard not to succumb to its charm. Serve at 12°C. It displays all its splendour with bouillabaisse, lobster bisque, grilled halibut, seafood vol-au-vent, pork saute, or with seafood skewers."
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