Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryShort finish

Aroma: fresh cherry, herbs de Provence, raspberry, light spice, earthy mineral

Palate: juicy cherry, soft tannins, herb, light tobacco, clean finish

La Vieille Ferme is the ultimate everyday Southern Rhone; light, fresh, herb-scented, and designed for uncomplicated drinking. One of the best-selling French wines globally.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta with tomato sauce
    Simple red fruit and herb character is perfect for tomato-based pasta.
  • Grilled burgers
    Light, fresh, and fruit-forward for casual grilled food.

How to serve La Vieille Ferme Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pasta with tomato sauce, Grilled burgers. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Vieille Ferme is the Perrin family's everyday brand, launched in 1970 to provide an accessible, good-value Provence-adjacent red. It draws from Ventoux AOC fruit and is now one of the most-exported French wines.

  1. 1970: La Vieille Ferme brand launched by the Perrin family
  2. 2000: La Vieille Ferme becomes one of France's most-exported wines by volume

Facts

Producer
Famille Perrin · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (50%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification
Ventoux AOC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 8-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1970

Frequently asked about La Vieille Ferme Rouge

What does La Vieille Ferme Rouge taste like?

On the nose, fresh cherry, herbs de Provence, raspberry, light spice, earthy mineral. On the palate, juicy cherry, soft tannins, herb, light tobacco, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish. La Vieille Ferme is the ultimate everyday Southern Rhone; light, fresh, herb-scented, and designed for uncomplicated drinking. One of the best-selling French wines globally.

When should I drink La Vieille Ferme Rouge?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with La Vieille Ferme Rouge?

Pasta with tomato sauce is the canonical pairing; Grilled burgers is the other strong match. Simple red fruit and herb character is perfect for tomato-based pasta.

What grapes are in La Vieille Ferme Rouge?

The blend is Grenache (50%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Ventoux AOC.

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