Vinsobres 'Les Cornuds' Domaine Perrin 2006

Blend 50% Grenache & 50% Syrah.

This property is owned and operated by the Perrin family of famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate Chateau de Beaucastel.

Vinsobres is the most recent village to be elevated to the 'Cru' status of neighbours such as Vacqueyras and Gigondas.  The blend is based on Grenache, with Syrah, no Mouvedre and Cinsault.  Under the control of the the reliable Perrin family this wine is clearly outstanding.

"The 2006 Perrin et Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds has the beautiful freshness and liveliness that comes from higher elevation and cooler climate vineyards in the northern part of the southern Rhone. The wine is equal parts Syrah and Grenache, and reveals complex berry notes in the nose along with truffle, roasted herbs, incense, and spice. It is medium-bodied, pure, elegant, and very Burgundian-like. In fact, I would love to see this wine inserted in a tasting with premier cru and grand cru red Burgundies. It is that transparent and terroir-based." 89-90 Robert Parker.