In the glass
Aroma: black olive tapenade, smoked meat, wild herbs, violet, dark spice
Palate: blackberry, espresso, iron, bittersweet chocolate, mineral depth
Mourvedre-dominant prestige cuvee made in exceptional years only; extraordinary iron, meat, and herb complexity with massive structure and decades of ageing potential.
What it pairs with
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Roasted leg of lamb with black olive tapenade
The wine's olive and iron notes are a direct echo of the dish. -
Venison with juniper berry sauce
Wild game demands the depth and iron spine of Mourvedre. -
Truffle-crusted beef fillet
Concentration and structure hold their own against truffle and red meat.
How to serve Hommage a Jacques Perrin
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roasted leg of lamb with black olive tapenade, Venison with juniper berry sauce, Truffle-crusted beef fillet. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Created by the Perrin family in memory of patriarch Jacques Perrin (first vintage 1989), produced only in exceptional years from the estate's oldest Mourvedre vines.
- 1989 — First vintage of Hommage a Jacques Perrin, named after patriarch Jacques Perrin
- 1994 — Second release; production established as exceptional-year only
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Beaucastel
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (60%), Grenache (20%), Syrah (10%), Counoise (10%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in large French oak foudres
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 250-450 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Hommage a Jacques Perrin
What does Hommage a Jacques Perrin taste like?
On the nose, black olive tapenade, smoked meat, wild herbs, violet, dark spice. On the palate, blackberry, espresso, iron, bittersweet chocolate, mineral depth. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish. Mourvedre-dominant prestige cuvee made in exceptional years only; extraordinary iron, meat, and herb complexity with massive structure and decades of ageing potential.
When should I drink Hommage a Jacques Perrin?
Drink 10-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hommage a Jacques Perrin?
Roasted leg of lamb with black olive tapenade is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison with juniper berry sauce and Truffle-crusted beef fillet. The wine's olive and iron notes are a direct echo of the dish.
What grapes are in Hommage a Jacques Perrin?
The blend is Mourvedre (60%), Grenache (20%), Syrah (10%), Counoise (10%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.