Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pizza Margherita Fresh herb notes and soft tannins pair well with simple tomato pizza.More wines for pizza →
- Cheese board Accessible Grenache-led CDR works well with a casual cheese spread.More wines for game →
With cheese
How to serve Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990Famille 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.
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