Famille Perrin
Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2017
Rhône Valley
About the SessionThe Rhône Valley is well represented in this offering, with twenty-one lots spanning both the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. From the steep schist slopes of Côte-Rôtie and the renowned vineyards of Condrieu, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the southern appellations of Vinsobres, the selection brings together some of the Rhône’s most distinguished producers and classic wines.
LOT 75
Famille Perrin
Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2017
ZAR 2 500
About this Item
The Perrin family, owners of Château de Beaucastel, are among the southern Rhône's most important growers. Les Hauts de Julien is their old-vine cuvée from the hillside cru of Vinsobres, a Syrah-and-Grenache red of depth and spice, from the warm, concentrated 2017 vintage. Richard Hemming MW gave it 17+ out of 20.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"Lots of toasted spice and smoke from barrel influence on the nose. The only one of the Perrin wines where oak is overt, in fact. Ample fruit on the palate, long spiced finish and full but balanced structure with digestible tannic fuzz. Possibly too oak-reliant? But this may well right itself once in bottle." - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Nov 2018)
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