Maison Nicolas Perrin
Maison Nicolas Perrin brings together the scions of two of the great families...
of the Rhône, Nicolas Jaboulet, formerly of the eponymous winery in Tain, and the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel. This joint venture micro-négociant was created in 2009 with the sole aim of producing top quality Northern Rhône wines. Nicolas is able to source the best fruit and wines from growers and producers that he has formed a long standing relationship with, while the Perrin family bring expertise in winemaking and blending, as well as the use of their cellars. The partnership stems from a long standing friendship, a shared love of gastronomy and a philosophy to create wines that represent the best of their appellation.
Vineyards
Crozes-Hermitage is the biggest of the Northern Rhone appellations, measuring 1300 hecatares. The grapes for Nicolas Perrin's Crozes Hermitage Rouge are sourced from both the northern and southern parts of the appellation. In the northern part of the appellation the soil is composed of granite slopes similar to those of Hermitage. In the south the soil is mainly alluvial with a few stony terraces brought by the Rhône river.
Vintage Information
There was a huge amount of rainfall during the winter of 2013 which restored water reserves in the vineyards. An unusually hot April led to a wet and cooler than average May, which delayed the flowering of the vines. Good weather conditions returned in June and the new shoots looked healthy and promising. The summer was twofold: in July, the weather alternated between dry, sunny spells and storms including some hail. August was hotter and drier but this did not compromise for the unusual conditions earlier in the year. Harvest was delayed to the 25th of September.
Vinification
The grapes were cold-macerated before being fermented to increase the fruit aromas. Maceration and fermentation did last for about 20 days with pumping-over for the first few days followed by punching-down. The wine was then aged in barrels first for 10 months and then in stainless steel for another 6 months.
Tasting Notes
This wine offers a superb ruby colour with purple hues. Ripe black cherry and blackberries on the fragrant nose with a hint of smokiness. Rich and lively, its fruit flesh flavours are balanced by sour cherry and blackcurrant which nicely 'lift' the wine on the finish. Intense with well integrated tannins, this wine will age well and develop its toasty, smokey aromas.
Vintage Information
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah/Shiraz |
| Region | Northern Rhône |
| Winemaker | Marc Perrin & Nicolas Jaboulet |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 13% |
| Acidity | 5.25g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 0.2g/l |
| Wine pH | 3.56 |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.