Famille Perrin : Peyre Blanche 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Peyre Blanche 2021 from Famille Perrin

Tasting

Color
Alluring dark garnet color with bright purple highlights.

Nose
Opulent and complex, the nose reveals fruity notes (blackberry, blueberry), floral hints (rose, lilac), brown tobacco and fresh fig.

Palate
Combining power and finesse, the palate seduces with its silky texture, fruity structure (blackcurrant, fig), spices (cinnamon, cardamom), culminating in a persistent, subtly minty finish.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve at 18°C.

Food and wine pairings

This Cairanne wine pairs ideally with Provençal cuisine.

A full-bodied, complex Red wine from Vallée du Rhône

The estate

Committed to artisanal viticulture that respects the terroir and the environment, Famille Perrin has become over the vintages an essential reference among the great wines of Vallée du Rhône. A pioneer in the innovative approach to organic agriculture since 1950 and biodynamics in 1974, Famille Perrin produces outstanding wines recognized beyond borders for their quality and refinement.

The wine

The Peyre Blanche cuvée from Famille Perrin is a Cairanne wine made from a 14-hectare vineyard planted on clay-gravel terraces, cultivated 100% organically. The name of this cuvée means “stone.”

The vintage

Charming in both balance and freshness, 2021 demanded the constant attention of the estate teams in response to climatic challenges, such as April frost and a rain-disrupted harvest.

Winemaking and aging

After manual harvest, the grapes are sorted, destemmed and vinified. Fermentation lasts around 15 days with pump-overs or punch-downs. The wine is racked off then aged in stainless steel vats. No oak aging is used to preserve the fruit’s freshness.

Blend

Grenache (60%)
Syrah (40%)