Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine, Complete Guide

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Learn everything about Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property and information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and wine makers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles

Domaine Roger Perrin History, Overview

In an appellation where many growers have vines more than 100 years old, Domaine Roger Perrin is on the young side as it was formed in 1969 by Roger Perrin. However, the vineyards were in existence before that as they date back to about the start of the 20th century.

The Southern Rhone Valley property changed names in 1969 after the father in law of Roger Perrin chose to retire. In 1986, things changed again when Luc Perrin took over managing the property after Roger Perrin passed away during the harvest of 1986. Sadly, Luc Perrin passed away in 2010 at only 45 years of age. Veronique Perrin is in charge of Domaine Roger Perrin today.

Domaine Roger Perrin Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking

Domaine Roger Perrin has 15.63 hectares of vines in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. 13.6 hectares are devoted to making red Chateauneuf du Pape wine and 2 hectares are used for growing grapes to make white Chateauneuf du Pape wine. The terroir ranges from stone and gravel to sand and limestone soils.

The vineyards are divided into 61 separate parcels that are dispersed in different lieux-dits in Chateauneuf du Pape. Most of their vines are planted in two different soil types, rocks and stones over clay and limestone and they have also sandy soils as well. The average of their vines is more than 60 years of age, with some vines being more than 100 years old.

The best vintages of Domaine Roger Perrin are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2001, 2000 and 1998.

Domaine Roger Perrin produces 2 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and 1 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc.

Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend that is usually close to 76% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, 3% Cinsault, 2% Clairette, 2% Counoise, and 2% Vaccarese. However, depending on the vintage, that blend can vary to some degree. The terroir is rocks, stones, sand and limestone soils.

The vines are planted in the la Bertaude, Bois Lauzon, Cabrieres and Chapouin lieux-dits. Between 30% to 40% of the grapes are destemmed. Vinification takes place in traditional cement vats, foudres, used oak barrels and 15% new, French oak barrels for an average of 15 months before bottling. The production hovers at close to 4,200 cases per year.

Domaine Roger Perrin Reserve Vieilles Vignes – Made from a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. Although Cinsault can also be used in the blend. The grapes used for the Vieiles Vignes are from a parcel selection of the estates oldest vines. The terroir is in sand and rock soils.

Much of the Grenache used in this cuvee are from vines over 100 years of age. The vines are planted in the la Berthaude, Cabrieres and Chapouin lieux-dits. The wine is aged in a combination of 30% new French oak barrels, and older oak casks for about 12 months. Only 650 cases are produced each vintage.

Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc – From a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette, 20% Roussanne and 5% Bourboulenc, the fruit source for this wine comes from some of the oldest white wine vines in the appellation as they were planted all the way back in 1921!

The wine is aged in a combination of steel tank and new, French oak barrels for 6 to 7 months before bottling. The production is close to 650 cases per year.

When to Drink Domaine Roger Perrin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine Roger Perrin can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine Roger Perrin is usually better with 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 4-14 years after the vintage.

Serving Domaine Roger Perrin with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Domaine Roger Perrin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine Roger Perrin is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Roger Perrin is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.

The white wine of Domaine Roger Perrin is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Domaine Roger Perrin also owns 25.6 hectares in the Cotes du Rhone appellation which are used to produce red, white and rose’ wine. They also own another 6.38 hectares of vines classified as Vin de Pays.

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Domaine Roger Perrin Wine Tasting Notes

31 Vintages 57,641 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2021
91
There is a strong oaky note in the nose before you get to the flowers, red fruits, smoke, incense, and herbs. Lush, creamy ,and fruity with a nice sweetness ,and purity, as well as lift to tit core of kirsch, the wine needs a bit of time for the oak to better integrate. The wine is made from 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2025-2032.

There is a strong oaky note in the nose before you get to the flowers, red fruits, smoke, incense, and herbs. Lush, creamy ,and fruity with a nice sweetness ,and purity, as well as lift to tit core of kirsch, the wine needs a bit of time for the oak to better integrate. The wine is made from 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2025-2032.

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2021
90
Incense, flowers and red fruits fill the nose and palate. The medium-bodied wine offers ripe cherries, spice, and kirsch with a dose of oak that needs to better integrate on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah with the remainder coming from Cinsault and Clairette. Drink from 2024-2029.

Incense, flowers and red fruits fill the nose and palate. The medium-bodied wine offers ripe cherries, spice, and kirsch with a dose of oak that needs to better integrate on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah with the remainder coming from Cinsault and Clairette. Drink from 2024-2029.

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2021
90
Leafy herbs, and cherries show in the nose and in the medium-bodied, round, fruit-filled, creamy, soft, palate. The finish, with its sweet bushel of cherries is fresh, and vibrant. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2031.

Leafy herbs, and cherries show in the nose and in the medium-bodied, round, fruit-filled, creamy, soft, palate. The finish, with its sweet bushel of cherries is fresh, and vibrant. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2031.

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2021
88
Straight-forward, fruity garrigue oriented, medium-bodied, soft, already easy--to-like wine will be ready for your glass on release. The wine blends, 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024-2029.

Straight-forward, fruity garrigue oriented, medium-bodied, soft, already easy--to-like wine will be ready for your glass on release. The wine blends, 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024-2029.

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2020
92
A touch of smoke. cherries and red plums show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, polished and creamy with silky tannins and a chalky, herb-laced finish. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2034.

A touch of smoke. cherries and red plums show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, polished and creamy with silky tannins and a chalky, herb-laced finish. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2034.

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2020
92
Ruby in color, the nose opens with flowers and kirsch. On the palate, the wine exudes espresso, sweet kirsch, plums and black cherries. The tannins are ripe and creamy, providing a nice backdrop for all the sweet, ripe, berries and peppery spice. Drink from 2022 - 2034.

Ruby in color, the nose opens with flowers and kirsch. On the palate, the wine exudes espresso, sweet kirsch, plums and black cherries. The tannins are ripe and creamy, providing a nice backdrop for all the sweet, ripe, berries and peppery spice. Drink from 2022 - 2034.

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2020
91
Camphor, thyme, earthy red fruits and leafy herbs get everything off to a good start. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, creamy and forward with a ripe, dark cherry and kirsch core of fruits and a touch of chocolate on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine blends 60% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah and other assorted, allowable verities. Drink from 2022-2032.

Camphor, thyme, earthy red fruits and leafy herbs get everything off to a good start. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, creamy and forward with a ripe, dark cherry and kirsch core of fruits and a touch of chocolate on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine blends 60% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah and other assorted, allowable verities. Drink from 2022-2032.

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2020
90
Cherries, thyme, spice and incense on the nose show easily. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, soft and fresh with a Christmas spice accent to the kirsch on the palate and in the finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah with the remainder coming from Cinsault and Clairette. Drink from 2022-2030.

Cherries, thyme, spice and incense on the nose show easily. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, soft and fresh with a Christmas spice accent to the kirsch on the palate and in the finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah with the remainder coming from Cinsault and Clairette. Drink from 2022-2030.

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2019
93
Smoky, earthy red fruits, espresso, herbs and cherries come through with ease. On the palate, the wine is fresh, lush and polished, with purity, richness and layers of sweet red fruits and peppery spice in the finish. Give it a few years to fully integrate. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2036

Smoky, earthy red fruits, espresso, herbs and cherries come through with ease. On the palate, the wine is fresh, lush and polished, with purity, richness and layers of sweet red fruits and peppery spice in the finish. Give it a few years to fully integrate. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2036

1,519 Views   Tasted
2019
92
A touch of smoke, dash of coffee, and a healthy blast of sweet kirsch hit the spot here. Round, lush, forward, sweet and fruity, the wine has an opulent, modern charm, but nothing is overdone, as everything is in balance and working together here. Forward in style, you can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022 - 2036

A touch of smoke, dash of coffee, and a healthy blast of sweet kirsch hit the spot here. Round, lush, forward, sweet and fruity, the wine has an opulent, modern charm, but nothing is overdone, as everything is in balance and working together here. Forward in style, you can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022 - 2036

1,544 Views   Tasted
2019
90
Medium bodied, elegant, lighter styled, forward, red cherry and kirsch oriented wine that is fully ready to go on release. Drink from 2022 - 2032

Medium bodied, elegant, lighter styled, forward, red cherry and kirsch oriented wine that is fully ready to go on release. Drink from 2022 - 2032

2,130 Views   Tasted
2018
91
Espresso, flowers, cocoa and cherries are found with ease here on the nose and palate. The wine is forward, soft, round and fresh with a polished finish.

Espresso, flowers, cocoa and cherries are found with ease here on the nose and palate. The wine is forward, soft, round and fresh with a polished finish.

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2017
92
Spicy, round, juicy sweet fruits, garrigue and cherry notes are on the nose and on the fresh, fruit filled palate. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20 Syrah.

Spicy, round, juicy sweet fruits, garrigue and cherry notes are on the nose and on the fresh, fruit filled palate. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20 Syrah.

1,995 Views   Tasted
2017
91
The oak is still a bit pronounced, so you need to give this time before enjoying the fresh, ripe, sweet, cherries and silky, spicy, kirsch with its round textures and freshness. The wine is made from 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre.

The oak is still a bit pronounced, so you need to give this time before enjoying the fresh, ripe, sweet, cherries and silky, spicy, kirsch with its round textures and freshness. The wine is made from 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre.

1,990 Views   Tasted
The mix of cocoa, espresso and sweet cherry is going to please some over others with its modern leaning. The wine is round, soft, fleshy and juicy, with a shot of ripe, dark fruits in the, lush, polished finish. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.

The mix of cocoa, espresso and sweet cherry is going to please some over others with its modern leaning. The wine is round, soft, fleshy and juicy, with a shot of ripe, dark fruits in the, lush, polished finish. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.

1,904 Views   Tasted
2017
90
Medium bodied, soft, fresh, ripe and forward, you can enjoy this on release for all its, up-front, forward sweet, ripe kirsch fruits on the nose and palate.

Medium bodied, soft, fresh, ripe and forward, you can enjoy this on release for all its, up-front, forward sweet, ripe kirsch fruits on the nose and palate.

2,383 Views   Tasted
2016
94
Silky, rich, fresh and pure, the wine has lift, sensuality and depth of character, with all its perfectly ripe, red fruits, spice and herbal personality. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.

Silky, rich, fresh and pure, the wine has lift, sensuality and depth of character, with all its perfectly ripe, red fruits, spice and herbal personality. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.

1,972 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Herbs and flowers pair well with the generous kirsch, licorice and cherry notes. Long, silky and polished. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and other varieties..

Herbs and flowers pair well with the generous kirsch, licorice and cherry notes. Long, silky and polished. The wine is made from 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and other varieties..

1,771 Views   Tasted
2016
90
Medium bodied, silky, round, soft and polished, there is a hint of oak, but there is far too much ripe, sweet, juicy red fruits, to care. Forward and already charming, this is quite nice. The wine was made from blending 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 3% Cinsault and 2% Clairette.

Medium bodied, silky, round, soft and polished, there is a hint of oak, but there is far too much ripe, sweet, juicy red fruits, to care. Forward and already charming, this is quite nice. The wine was made from blending 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 3% Cinsault and 2% Clairette.

1,617 Views   Tasted
2016
91
Floral in character, with layers of supple textured, sensuous fruit, the wine is richly textured, soft, polished, fresh and long. This is really great stuff. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.

Floral in character, with layers of supple textured, sensuous fruit, the wine is richly textured, soft, polished, fresh and long. This is really great stuff. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.

1,601 Views   Tasted
2016
91
Elegant, soft, stony and fresh, there is a nice salty quality to the tannins which adds to the sweet red fruits in the elegantly textured wine. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.

Elegant, soft, stony and fresh, there is a nice salty quality to the tannins which adds to the sweet red fruits in the elegantly textured wine. The wine is made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.

1,596 Views   Tasted
2015
90
Fresh, bright, herb tinged fruits, a medium body and a blast of freshly picked, ripe, sweet, red berries and earthy garrigue notes are what you're going to find here.

Fresh, bright, herb tinged fruits, a medium body and a blast of freshly picked, ripe, sweet, red berries and earthy garrigue notes are what you're going to find here.

1,739 Views   Tasted
2015
88
Medium bodied, juicy red fruits, with a sweetness and fresh quality start the wine off. This is on the lean, bright side of the style range, with a crispness in the herb tinged finish.

Medium bodied, juicy red fruits, with a sweetness and fresh quality start the wine off. This is on the lean, bright side of the style range, with a crispness in the herb tinged finish.

2,233 Views   Tasted
2014
89
Medium bodied, early drinking, soft, forward, spicy kirsch filled wine that is fully open for business today.

Medium bodied, early drinking, soft, forward, spicy kirsch filled wine that is fully open for business today.

2,625 Views   Tasted
2013
89
Fresh, soft, sweet, kirsch and plum notes move to a soft, forward, slightly drying, medium bodied, red berry finish. The wine was made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre.

Fresh, soft, sweet, kirsch and plum notes move to a soft, forward, slightly drying, medium bodied, red berry finish. The wine was made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre.

1,701 Views   Tasted
2013
88
Sweet, spicy kirsch, licorice and a hint of toast in the nose, medium bodied, with a forward, silky, cherry nice in the elegant finish.

Sweet, spicy kirsch, licorice and a hint of toast in the nose, medium bodied, with a forward, silky, cherry nice in the elegant finish.

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2012
91
Medium bodied, soft and polished, with sweet, red cherries, kirsch, thyme, espresso, smoke and licorice on the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky, finishing with kirsch, licorice and coffee bean. This will be even better once the oak better integrates with the wine. The wine was made from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 17% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre.

Medium bodied, soft and polished, with sweet, red cherries, kirsch, thyme, espresso, smoke and licorice on the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky, finishing with kirsch, licorice and coffee bean. This will be even better once the oak better integrates with the wine. The wine was made from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 17% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre.

1,976 Views   Tasted
2010
90
Medium bodied, forward, soft, silky and easy to drink, with its sweet, black raspberry, cherry, spice, earth and vanilla personality. The wine is modern styled, but quite tasty and fresh.

Medium bodied, forward, soft, silky and easy to drink, with its sweet, black raspberry, cherry, spice, earth and vanilla personality. The wine is modern styled, but quite tasty and fresh.

1,527 Views   Tasted
2009
90
From a blend dominated by old vine Grenache, the wine is filled with espresso bean, black raspberry, thyme and fresh herbs. Medium bodied, soft, round and forward, there is an oaky, vanilla quality to the raspberry, cherry tinged finish that is going to make some people happier than others.

From a blend dominated by old vine Grenache, the wine is filled with espresso bean, black raspberry, thyme and fresh herbs. Medium bodied, soft, round and forward, there is an oaky, vanilla quality to the raspberry, cherry tinged finish that is going to make some people happier than others.

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2003
93
This was firing on all cylinders. Earth, garrigue, rocks, kirsch liqueur and peppery notes kept you busy. The wine was fresh, plush and richly concentrated with sweet, ripe, juicy fruits. Very sensuous in texture.

This was firing on all cylinders. Earth, garrigue, rocks, kirsch liqueur and peppery notes kept you busy. The wine was fresh, plush and richly concentrated with sweet, ripe, juicy fruits. Very sensuous in texture.

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Modern in style, with layers of ripe, jammy cherries, kirsch, garrigue and strawberry jam, the wine is sweet, supple and delicious.

Modern in style, with layers of ripe, jammy cherries, kirsch, garrigue and strawberry jam, the wine is sweet, supple and delicious.

1,453 Views   Tasted
2001
94
With a nose filled with pepper, kirsch, Provencal herbs, strawberry and spice, this rich, full bodied, generous, lush style of Chateaunef du Pape fills your mouth with flavor. The wine ends with a blast of fresh, ripe, round textured, black raspberry and dark cherry fruit. This is drinking perfectly at the moment.

With a nose filled with pepper, kirsch, Provencal herbs, strawberry and spice, this rich, full bodied, generous, lush style of Chateaunef du Pape fills your mouth with flavor. The wine ends with a blast of fresh, ripe, round textured, black raspberry and dark cherry fruit. This is drinking perfectly at the moment.

2,640 Views   Tasted
2000
92
With aromas packed with sweet red fruits, jam, earth, spice box, garrigue and pepper, this supple textured, modern styled, medium bodied, Chateauneuf du Pape wine is fully mature. I'd opt for drinkning it over the next 2-5 years.

With aromas packed with sweet red fruits, jam, earth, spice box, garrigue and pepper, this supple textured, modern styled, medium bodied, Chateauneuf du Pape wine is fully mature. I'd opt for drinkning it over the next 2-5 years.

2,904 Views   Tasted