COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino, Ugni Blanc
PRODUCER
Famille Perrin
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Vieille Ferme was established in 1970 by Jean-Pierre Perrin of the world-renowned Perrin family, proprietors of the legendary Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Created to make high-quality, honest everyday wines accessible to everyone, it was originally sold strictly by mail-order in France before becoming an overnight success in the United States. Sourced from the peaceful, high-altitude vineyards of the Luberon National Park in the Southern Rhône Valley, this wine represents the ultimate expression of affordable French winemaking tradition.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Affectionately nicknamed 'the chicken wine' due to the iconic roosters and chickens featured on its label.
Fact 02
During the extreme heatwaves of June 2019, growers sprayed the vine canopy with chamomile herbal infusions to alleviate water stress.
Fact 03
Originally sold strictly by mail-order in France before becoming an overnight success in the United States.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this vintage focuses on preserving fresh, vibrant primary fruit characteristics. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo gentle pneumatic pressing followed by cold settling (débourbage) to clarify the must. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. To add subtle complexity and texture, approximately 90% of the blend is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel, while about 10% of the Grenache Blanc component is fermented and matured in new French oak barriques before final blending and bottling.
