In the glass
Aroma: ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, dried fig, white pepper
Palate: plum, tobacco, gentle spice, soft-to-medium tannins, warm finish
The Perrin family's approachable Chateauneuf from the Les Sinards lieu-dit; expressive, herb-accented, and fruit-forward in the characteristic Perrin Grenache-driven style.
What it pairs with
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Roasted chicken with tapenade
Herb and fruit-forward Grenache matches roast chicken with olive paste. -
Grilled lamb chops
Classic Grenache-lamb match; accessible and food-friendly.
How to serve Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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 chicken with tapenade, Grilled lamb chops. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Sinards is the Perrin family's Chateauneuf-du-Pape sourced from the Les Sinards lieu-dit adjacent to the Beaucastel estate. Produced in larger volume than Beaucastel, it offers access to the Perrin style at a more accessible price.
- 1985 — Les Sinards first produced as a separate Chateauneuf label by the Perrin family
Facts
- Producer
- Famille Perrin
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 35-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape
What does Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?
On the nose, ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, dried fig, white pepper. On the palate, plum, tobacco, gentle spice, soft-to-medium tannins, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The Perrin family's approachable Chateauneuf from the Les Sinards lieu-dit; expressive, herb-accented, and fruit-forward in the characteristic Perrin Grenache-driven style.
When should I drink Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Roasted chicken with tapenade is the canonical pairing; Grilled lamb chops is the other strong match. Herb and fruit-forward Grenache matches roast chicken with olive paste.
What grapes are in Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.