Description
Jean Pierre Perrin established La Vieille Ferme over 35 years ago in the Southern Rhone, using the same grape varieties in similar proportions to those planted at the family’s Chateau de Beaucastel. La Vieille Ferme is recognised for its consistently fine quality and value.
About this wine from the winemaker: “Despite climatic challenges throughout the year requiring constant vigilance and considerable work in the vineyard, the 2024 vintage looks very promising. The harvest began on August 2nd, and the last grapes were picked on October 3rd. Each vineyard was harvested at perfect maturity, with grapes that were both balanced and expressive. The work in the vineyards was demanding, but the efforts made should result in wines of high quality. The first tastings reveal wines with a very good balance, combining fruitiness, tension and finesse. With optimal phenolic maturity, supported by good acidity, they also reveal great freshness and a beautiful structure. Promising qualities for this 2024 vintage which should stand out for its aromatic richness and its aging capacity.
“The harvest takes place between the last days of August and mid-September, when the grapes have reached optimal maturity. This is defined by analysis and berry tastings. Harvest takes place early in the morning to preserve the freshness of the fruit and avoid oxidisation of the aromas. As soon as the grapes arrive at the winery, they are pneumatically pressed which allows to extract the musts. Fermentation starts after settling and lasts about 15 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wines are kept in stainless steel vats and slightly fined before bottling.
“A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. Pretty delicate rose-petal colour, with shiny silver highlights. Fresh, fruity and gourmet, the nose opens with delicate floral aromas of fresh rose, accompanied by a gourmet redcurrant jelly, before evolving towards tangy notes combining liveliness and lightness. The delicate palate offers flavors of crushed strawberries and peaches, with a round and fleshy texture, perfectly balanced by a lot of freshness and liveliness thanks to a beautiful tension. The long finish reveals a hint of salinity which adds a mineral touch to this fresh and easy-drinking wine.”
RRP $25 Our Special Buy only $16.99 when you buy 6 of this wine.
