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.

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
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

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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