Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve 2010 (From Mayfair Wine on Union Turnpike, Queens $9/bottle)
Color: Ruby center edging in garnet. Nose: red and black plum with violet, touch of spice.
On the palate this wine shows boysenberry and cassis up front with loads of pepper, some earth, notes of oak, clove, and limestone on the finish. Nice balance, medium body, shows more depth than many young wines. Great value. An impressive blend of grenache, syrah and mourverdre grapes to develop a tremendous wine at this price and age. Consistent work from a talented winemaker whose stable includes Chateau Beaucastel and La Vielle Ferme. If you like French wines, don’t miss out on this one- it’s a great deal at this price and shows very well compared to wines priced at double this.
Check out more about Famille Perrin’s wines here.
Here’s to a great 2012 send-off, and looking forward to an amazing 2013 with my readers and fellow oenophiles.
jvb uncorked 
I have yet to be disappointed by Perrin wines and you are absolutely right about value and quality on this one. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful 2013. Happy New Year.
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Thanks so much for your kind words! Here’s to a great 2013 and another year of wonderful wines!
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