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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are warm, ripe southern wines with plenty of alcohol and fruit. That ripeness reads almost sweet against the salt and blue veins of a mild, creamy Vercors-Sassenage, and the cheese's fat rounds off the wine's tannin.

How to serve Famille Perrin Les Sinards Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1985Les Sinards first produced as a separate Chateauneuf label by the Perrin family

Facts

Producer
Famille Perrin · visiting guide
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.

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