2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards, Famille Perrin ‘Les Crus’

• Style: Grenache-led Southern Rhône red blend
• Taste: Dark plum, wild herbs, sweet spice, soft but substantial structure
• Food: Roasted lamb, beef stew, duck, game, grilled meats
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14–16°C, now through 2032

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Vivid ruby intensity opens with dark plum and wild herbs, underpinned by sweet spice that speaks to limestone and galets roulés terroir. On the palate, the 70% Grenache core delivers richness without heaviness; soft but substantial tannins carry a long, layered finish. The 2023 vintage—blessed with a dry spring and hot late summer—struck the balance perfectly: ripe but not jammy, warming at 14.5% ABV but never hot.

The Winery — Famille Perrin

One of the Southern Rhône's most established names, Famille Perrin now in its fifth and sixth generations manages extensive vineyard holdings and grower partnerships across the region. The 'Les Crus' range celebrates the diversity of Southern Rhône terroirs, and Les Sinards exemplifies their approach: sourced from younger plantings managed by the Château de Beaucastel team, with Syrah partially whole-cluster fermented and the full blend aged two years in large wooden foudres to build harmony. The remaining 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre anchor the Grenache, adding structure and savoury depth.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Built for the table, not the trophy cabinet. Serve this alongside roasted lamb, beef stew, duck, and game—the wine's herbal lift and textural grip make it a natural partner for roasted and grilled meats. This is what Grenache & Garnacha does best when given proper site and care: ripe, generous, and made for real drinking. One of the finest expressions in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape lineup, it sits alongside our broader France selection as proof that the Southern Rhône remains one of Europe's great value regions. Drink now through 2032. Natural cork, 75cl.