Winemaker Luc Perrin's 25 years of experience are fully on display with this beautiful, full-bodied, supple, sexy wine. Vineyards have existed on the Roger Perrin property between Orange and Chateauneuf since the beginning of the 1900's. However estate bottling only began in 1969 when the Domaine was founded by Roger who took over after his father-in-law's retirement. Roger died unexpectedly during the harvest in 1986, and his son Luc, a teenager who had studied enology and done an apprenticeship at Beaucastel, took over the domaine. Luc Perrin has steadily increased the quality of the vineyards and his wines and is now widely recognized as a rising star in Chateauneuf du Pape.

Luc's holdings are spread out over sixty-one plots with 15.6 hectare to Chateauneuf du Pape. While some of the vines are more than 100 years old, the average age of the vines is 60 years old. 85% of the vines are over 20 years of age. Two soils, classic clay/limestone subsoil covered by the famed galets roules. soil contains much more sand and makes wines that show a little more aromatic and tannic finesse.

76% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre, 3% Cinsault, 2% Clairette, 2% Counoise, 2% Vaccarese): The grapes are harvested by hand and partially destemmed (30-40%) depending upon the ripeness of the vintage. Vinification takes place in cement tanks over a period of 18-to-23 days. Certain lots of grapes are harvested separately, but generally two or three grapes are vinified together. 30-40% of the wine is raised in foudre, 40-50% in enamel-lined tanks, and 15-20% in new oak. The wines are normally blended after one year. Vineyards have existed on the Roger Perrin property between Orange and Chateauneuf since the beginning of the 1900's. However, estate bottling only began in 1969 when the Domaine was founded by Roger who took over after his father-in-law's retirement. Roger died unexpectedly during the harvest in 1986, and his son Luc, a teenager who had studied enology and done an apprenticeship at Beaucastel, took over the domaine. Luc Perrin has steadily increased the quality of the vineyards and his wines and is now widely recognized as a rising star in Chateauneuf du Pape.

Ruby/black robe. Red and black fruit, Provencal spices, pepper and a hint of vanilla. A very complex nose. The tannins are very fine and it has a generosity on the mouth that makes it very attractive. A remarkably long lingering finish with a touch of freshness and an extraordinary balance.