Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2024

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Founded in 1969 by Roger Perrin, Domaine Roger Perrin is now farmed by fifth-generation vigneron Xavier Perrin, continuing work on land the family has held since the early 1900s between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate tends 40 hectares across 70 different plots, vines averaging 60 years old (85% over 20 years), clay-and-limestone subsoil topped by the region's signature galets roulés. The red is a traditional blend of 76% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre, 3% Cinsault, 2% Clairette, 2% Counoise and 2% Vaccarèse. Hand-harvested, partially destemmed (30-40%), fermented in cement tanks 18-23 days, aged 30-40% in foudre, 40-50% in enamel-lined tanks, 15-20% in new oak.