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Domaine et Maison Les
Alexandrins
This the story of three friends
combining their savoir-faire and
the fruits from beautiful and THE SOUTHERN RHÔNE (cont)
historic terroirs. Nicolas
Jaboulet, the 6th generation of a Since the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation was formed in 1966, many of the villages have been
winegrowing family in Tain granted their own appellations – Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, Rasteau, Vacqueyras and
l’Hermitage, Guillaume Sorrel, Vinsobres – and the other village names encountered on labels and also marked on the map
son of Marc Sorrel of Domaine produce some seriously fine, often underpriced wines. Gigondas is another relatively reliable
Sorrel in Hermitage, and
Alexandre Caso, a specialist in wine made, as a red and full rosé, in the image of Châteauneuf from higher, rockier ground. It
the terroirs of the Northern costs less and usually tastes rather more rustic, a characteristic which has its own charm.
Rhône, joined forces in 2012. Vacqueyras, the other upgraded Côtes-du-Rhône-Village, is not usually quite so dense, but can
They began working parcel by
parcel in Crozes-Hermitage for be very good value. The southern Rhône also produces some sweet, relatively alcoholic vin doux
the wines of Maison Nicolas naturel, most famously Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. This golden, grapey mix of the juice of
Perrin. In 2015, the name was the best Muscat with alcohol is made in the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, now recognised as a
changed to Domaine et Maison separate appellation. The village of Rasteau is interesting for the amount of Mouvèdre grown
Les Alexandrins. there.

La Vieille Ferme (Perrin
Jean-Pierre and Francois Perrin
– some of the Most Influential Domaine et Maison les Alexandrins vineyardbrands.com
Wine Personalities of the last 20 (also see Crozes-Hermitage)
years – believe in natural Les Terrasses des l’Eridan Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2018 $480.00
winemaking and unfiltered
wines. Jean Pierre established
LVF over 45 years ago, as an Les Terrasses des l’Eridan Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2018 $480.00
inexpensive, straightforward
Rhône wine to sell by direct mail
to French wine lovers. He used
the same grape varieties in
similar proportions to those
planted at the family’s Château
de Beaucastel and employed a La Vieille Ferme (Famille Perrin) vineyardbrands.com
similar vinification process. In
1970, Vineyard Brands La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Luberon Blanc 2019 $107.90
introduced La Vieille Ferme into (also available in 1.5L and 3L)
the United States, and the La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2019 $107.90
response was an immediate, (also available in 1.5L and 3L)
overwhelming acceptance and an
outpouring of critical acclaim. La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge 2018 $107.90
(also available in 1.5L and 3L)

Famille Perrin
Famille Perrin’s involvement in
the wine trade can be traced back
to 1909 with the purchase of Famille Perrin vineyardbrands.com
Château de Beaucastel. Today the (also see Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
5th generation of the family is
involved in every aspect of the Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Blanc 2018 $131.90
business. It is no coincidence that Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Blanc 2018 20L keg $190.00
Famille Perrin is the leading
organic wine grower of the
Southern Rhône Valley, where Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Rosé 2019 $131.90
they occupy the region’s best
terroirs. Their values have given Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Blanc 2018 20L keg $190.00
them a worldwide reputation for
excellence: absolute respect for Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Rouge 2017 $131.90
the soil, a commitment to manual
methods, and a deep belief that Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Rouge 2017 20L keg $190.00
organic viticulture is the only Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône ‘Nature’ Reserve Rouge 2017 $131.90
way to express the true essence of
the terroir. Nature and tradition Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Rouge 2017 $143.90 90 WS, 90 WE
are key to the Famille Perrin Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2015 $239.90 90 WS, 90 W&S
approach, which has continued
seamlessly over five generations. Famille Perrin L’Andeol Rasteau 2014 $239.90
Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2017 $371.90 90-92 WA, 92 WS
Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras 2017 $371.90
Famille Perrin Muscat Beaumes des Venise 2016 375ml $371.90

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