Among the most discreet signatures of the Rhône Valley, Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2017 captures the essence of a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC terroir and the vision of a pioneering family. Produced only in years that touch excellence, this red summons the complexity of the 13 historic grape varieties of the cru, the rigour of biodynamics and the finesse of ageing in large oak foudres to deliver a composition of serene intensity. The 2017 vintage presents a deep robe, a bouquet edged with fresh herbs, black fruit and oriental spices, then a broad palate where power melts into a velvety texture. Intended for connoisseurs, it meets the expectations of top restaurants seeking personality, structure and grace in gastronomy. Its cellaring potential spans decades, promising a nuanced evolution built on balance and aromatic persistence.

Assemblage et vinification

Made by the Famille Perrin, this wine brings together the mosaic of grape varieties that shape the appellation’s soul, with a dominant presence of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, complemented by Counoise, Cinsault and other traditional varieties. Organic and biodynamic farming enhances the terroir’s expression, while winemaking in tanks followed by one year of ageing in oak foudres preserves fruit integrity, refines the structure and provides discreet, well-integrated oak. Every step, from selective harvesting to blending, aims for precision, harmony and depth, never masking the mineral drive and sunny identity of the vintage.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Intense garnet with purplish highlights, bright and concentrated, suggesting notable depth while showing exemplary clarity.
• Nose : A subtle, ascending bouquet where ripe black fruits, fresh herbs and garrigue notes intertwine with toasted oak and chocolate nuances. With aeration, anise and cardamom emerge, lifted by hints of cinnamon and allspice, for sustained aromatic complexity.
• Palate : A rare combination of power and creaminess, a broad framework supported by fine, noble, chiselled tannins. Velvety texture, core of blackberry and blueberry, notes of warm spices, long length and controlled freshness. The finish stretches elegantly, leaving a spicy, sapid and persistent signature.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 15 and 16°C in large wine glasses to open the aromatic palette without disturbing the texture. Decanting for one to two hours allows the vintage’s power to harmonise and the fruit to shine. Store bottles lying down, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. This 2017 has an extended cellaring potential, and will reveal additional layers of complexity over the decades.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters : herb game terrine, dry-aged beef tartare with condiments, pan-seared cepes with reduced jus.
• Main courses : roast suckling lamb with thyme, pigeon cooked two ways, slow-braised Provençal daube, dry-aged beef with poivrade sauce.
• Truffle & mushrooms : poularde with truffles, seasonal morel risotto, creamy polenta with chanterelles.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, matured sheep’s tomme, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, extra-old Mimolette.
• Sweet finish : lightly sweet cocoa desserts, high-cocoa dark chocolate ganache to echo the wine’s chocolatey notes.

Moments de dégustation

Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2017 is the companion for:

• A gourmet dinner where a noble presence, both enveloping and precise, is sought.
• A rare occasion shared among enthusiasts, when conversation lingers over the glass’s nuances.
• A special gift to honour a passion for great cellar-worthy wines and the art of French living.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2017, Château de Beaucastel
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2017
• Grape varieties : Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 15%, Counoise 10%, Cinsault 5%, other traditional varieties 10%
• Alcohol : 14.5%
• Farming : organic and biodynamic
• Winemaking : in tanks
• Aging : 1 year in oak foudres
• Cellaring : exceptional, peak estimated from 2027 to 2057