Domaine Roger Perrin is a long-established family estate based in Orange, in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and is now run by Xavier Perrin. The domaine works more than 70 separate plots across the appellation's classic soils, from rounded quartzite galets roulés to sandy clay and limestone, and its Grenache vines average more than 60 years old.
The 2022 is about 65% Grenache, rounded out with Syrah, Mourvèdre and a little Cinsault. Fermented in temperature-controlled tanks and aged in concrete, large oak foudres and neutral barrels, it captures the warmth of the vintage while keeping its herbal freshness: black raspberry, kirsch, dark plum, garrigue, lavender, cured meat and black pepper, wrapped in smooth, velvety tannins.
Why You'll Love It
Old Grenache vines, averaging 60-plus years, on galets roulés and sandy clay.
Rich and mouth-filling, with kirsch, black raspberry and wild garrigue.
Concrete and large neutral oak keep the fruit pure and supple.
Velvety tannins and a long, peppery finish.
Classic Châteauneuf that drinks well now and will age into the late 2030s.
How To Serve It
Serve at cool room temperature, 60-63°F.
Decant for about 45 minutes to let the kirsch and garrigue aromatics unfurl.
Burgundy stems will gather its expansive perfume.
Pair with lamb rubbed with herbes de Provence, duck confit, cassoulet, or wild boar stew.
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