Jean Pierre and Francois Perrin have taken particular care that this Cotes du Rhone meets their stringent standards of excellence. As proprietors of Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrin family has demonstrated exceptionally high standards for nearly a century. From the relatively cool districts around Cairanne and Jonquieres, the Blanc is an exotic blend of melon, honeysuckle, lemon aromas and flavors. Its freshness and intensity are the result of cold fermentation of the hand...

Nose smells purple, fruity, but a hint of carrot, Dianne says hint of celery.now maybe some pencil shavings? great nose. Flavors tough to say, light white pepper, tannic. Coats the mouth, not too tannic, but will be better when tannins soften. big flavor, but kinda restrained? No wood whatsoever. Dianne gets some kinda earth on the backend.

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre. 2007 great year for Rhone Valley. Beautiful crunchy juicy blackberry & cherry, hints of underbrush, pepper, black cherries. Med body, silky feel.

Grenache 60% syrah 20% peppery, black cherry, cassis spice, earthy table wine

fantastic wine for the price. subtle tannins and plenty of fruity body.

First tasted on October 4,2009 at family wine pairing party <br/>

Aromas of caramel and spices that mingle with red berry fruit.

Recommended by NPR's Splendid table wine for $10. Excellent.

Not sweet but not dry. Smooth finish. No cork. :(