Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: cherry, dried herbs, garrigue, pepper, light spice

Palate: juicy red fruit, tobacco, light tannins, herb, dry clean finish

The benchmark for value Cotes du Rhone; the Perrin Reserve is fruit-driven, herb-accented, and reliably consistent for everyday drinking.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chicken thighs
    Medium-bodied, fruit-forward CDR is a natural pairing for grilled chicken.
  • Pizza Margherita
    Fresh herb notes and soft tannins pair well with simple tomato pizza.
  • Cheese board
    Accessible Grenache-led CDR works well with a casual cheese spread.

How to serve Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone 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. Grilled chicken thighs, Pizza Margherita, Cheese board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Famille Perrin Reserve range is the entry-tier wine of the Beaucastel family's branded range. Sourced from multiple CDR appellations, it is one of the most recognised value Cotes du Rhone labels internationally.

  1. 1990: Famille Perrin Reserve established as the accessible entry-tier Cotes du Rhone

Facts

Producer
Famille Perrin · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (60%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (15%)
Classification
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge

What does Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge taste like?

On the nose, cherry, dried herbs, garrigue, pepper, light spice. On the palate, juicy red fruit, tobacco, light tannins, herb, dry clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The benchmark for value Cotes du Rhone; the Perrin Reserve is fruit-driven, herb-accented, and reliably consistent for everyday drinking.

When should I drink Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge?

Drink 1-6 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 Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge?

Grilled chicken thighs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza Margherita and Cheese board. Medium-bodied, fruit-forward CDR is a natural pairing for grilled chicken.

What grapes are in Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge?

The blend is Grenache (60%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (15%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

Tags

dry grenache low tannin medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood rustic mourvedre occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pizza pairs with poultry price everyday still red syrah value pick

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