Famille Perrin : L'Andéol 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for L'Andéol 2022 Famille Perrin

Tasting

Color
The color reveals an elegant black cherry red hue, velvety and adorned with brilliant highlights.

Nose
Complex, the nose opens with a rich palette of black fruits (blackberry, dark plum) mingled with notes of undergrowth, herbs, and garrigue. Subtle touches of dark chocolate, black fig, and licorice enrich this bouquet as it airs.

Palate
Full-bodied and generous, the palate offers a superb balance between power and refinement. Supported by silky, delicate tannins, it unfolds persistent flavors of red and black fruits through to a long finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with rustic, flavorful cuisine, such as lamb daube à l'avignonnaise, beef cheeks with polenta, grilled red meats, game, or soft ripened cheeses and charcuterie.

Service and storage

Approachable from today, L'Andéol 2022 can also be cellared for enjoyment until around 2032. For optimal storage, it is recommended to keep the bottles lying down, in the dark, free from vibrations, and at a stable temperature below 15°C.

Other characteristics

This wine has a moderate alcohol content of 13.5%.

The elegance and aromatic complexity of a Rasteau red wine

The estate

The modern history of Famille Perrin begins in 1909 with Pierre Tramier's acquisition of Château de Beaucastel. Located in the Rhône Valley, this iconic estate is now led by the fifth generation, represented notably by Jean-Pierre, François, Marc, Pierre, Thomas, and Matthieu. True pioneers, they adopted organic farming as early as 1950 and biodynamics in 1974. With around 300 hectares spread across several prestigious appellations, Famille Perrin stands as the largest landowner in the region, renowned for its environmental commitment and the excellence of its wines.

The vineyard

The cuvée comes from a leased two-hectare vineyard located within the Rasteau appellation. South-facing and sheltered from the mistral, the vines grow on old terraces made up of rolled pebbles on the surface, with sandy marl and clay beneath. These soils store daytime heat and release it at night, promoting optimal ripening of the grapes.

The vintage

2022 was marked by a particularly warm and dry winter and spring, ensuring excellent vine health. Record summer temperatures accelerated the growing cycle, bringing the harvest forward by around ten days. Some rainfall in September brought beneficial moisture, requiring careful sorting but resulting in grapes of exceptional quality.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for L'Andéol 2022 are hand-harvested with meticulous berry-by-berry sorting. Fermentation, under controlled temperature, is split between whole clusters and destemmed grapes. Aging lasts 12 months before bottling, taking place 90% in stainless steel tanks and 10% in 450-liter French oak foudres, allowing the wine to complete its malolactic fermentation while preserving the brightness of the fruit.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of Grenache (95 to 98%) and Syrah.