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Saturday, January 29, 2022 - Dark, but see-through ruby color; floral aromas: rose, vanilla, red fruir, spice; crisp medium body, juicy, cranberry juice, raspberry, cherry. Hint of forest floor, mushrooms. Good minerality. Long finish w/ almost imperceptible tannins. 13% abv

The Perrachon family settled in Julienas in 1601 and established the estate of Laurent Perrachon & Fils in 1877. Today, the seventh generation Laurent Perrachon runs the domaine with his wife Martine.

Their 23 hectares of vineyards are sustainably farmed. By keeping grass between the vines and using mechanical rather than chemical methods to care for the soil. Vines that are an average of 45 to 60 years old. Yields are kept low at an average of 45 hl/ha.

This cuvee is vinified from grapes selected on century old vines, on the hills above "La Bottière".

Winemaker's Notes
Manual picking, 1/3 whole bunch, 2/3 .
Pneumatic press.
Semi carbonic maceration for 14 to 16 days.
Raised for 12 months in oak barrels and 3 more months in large oak vats.
Estate bottled then further aged in our 17th century cellar.
Can be drunk after 4 to 5 years but will age 10 years or more

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