Domaine Roger Perrin 2020 Cuvee du Soleil Cotes du Rhone

Mostly Grenache with a small amount of Cinsault and Syrah. This shows a forward pop of red berries towards raspberry and red cherry with a light pepper spice and savory herb aroma set. The palate is moderate with a soft acid basis to sweet cherry and savory herb notes. D&M Tasting Notes

Vineyards have existed on the Roger Perrin property between Orange and Châteauneuf since the beginning of the 1900’s. However, the Domaine Roger Perrin was founded in 1969 when Roger Perrin took it over after his father-in-law's retirement. Roger died unexpectedly during the harvest in 1986, and his son Luc took over the domaine. Luc had studied enology and done an apprenticeship at Château de Beaucastel, which is managed by another family named Perrin. Slowly Luc Perrin increased the quality at his domaine so that people began to recognize his name as a producer rather than mistakenly as one of the "Beaucastel Perrins." The two families, although neighbors and friends, actually have no genetic ties. Importer Notes