Famille Perrin, Rasteau (Rhône Valley, France) Grenache and Syrah 2013

May 18, 2016

By Marguerite Thomas

From a complicated vintage (cold winter, blah spring, skimpy crop but of unexpectedly good quality) this extremely appealing wine is surprisingly lush and dense, with earthiness as well as bright fruit flavors, especially juicy red plums along with hints of cocoa and black pepper.  It is medium bodied and has gentle but stimulating grippy tannins.  Translucent ruby red, it’s also very pretty in the glass.

Country / Region

Rhône Valley, France

Appellation

Rasteau

Grape Variety

Grenache and Syrah

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

91

Price

US $ 25.00

Producer

Famille Perrin