Perrin & Fils Nature, Cotes du Rhone, France

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The 2011 Cotes du Rhone Nature, which is largely Syrah with some Grenache aged in a combination of tank and large oak foudres, comes from organic vineyards, hence the name -Nature.- This wine exhibits fresh strawberry and cherry fruit and a touch of Provencal herbs in a soft, light to medium-bodied style that is ideal for quaffing and drinking uncritically. It is well-made but best drunk in its first year or so of life. Of course, Jeb Dunnuck is covering the wines of the remarkable Perrin family, who own Chateau Beaucastel and also make the phenomenally successful Cote du Ventoux and Cote du Luberon La Vieille Ferme. They have also partnered with Robert Haas for their California project, Tablas Creek. These are two just-released cuvees that merit interest from shrewd consumers looking to maximize their value. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802; fax (205) 980-0408 ; www.vineyardbrands.com

From a biodynamically farmed vineyard, the unsulphured 2010 Cotes du Rhone Nature is pleasant, but not as interesting as its siblings. Brothers Jean-Pierre and Francois Perrin as well as their four sons, Thomas, Marc, Pierre and Mathieu, have quickly become the dominate wine producers of the entire southern Rhone Valley. They have expanded their operation even further by partnering with the Jaboulets. Now having over 1,200 acres in vine and extensive contracts, this is a high quality locomotive, great news for consumers seeking a range of top quality red and white wines in all price ranges. The Perrins’ greatest success is undeniably their enormous quantities of high quality, inexpensive wines called La Vieille Ferme, a white from the Cotes du Luberon and a red from the Cotes du Ventoux. The Perrins are now the top producers of wines from the cool climate southern Rhone appellation of Vinsobres, located in the northern sector of the region and meaning “sober wine.” In 2008, the Perrins purchased one of the better estates in Gigondas, Clos des Tourelles, a 25 acre property located at the southern end of the village from which they make two cuvees. True stars in the Perrin portfolio are the white and red Cotes du Rhone from their estate called Coudoulet which is adjacent to the appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape. As longtime readers know, Chateau de Beaucastel makes two of the great white wines of the southern Rhone, although in Chateauneuf du Pape the rather dramatic amelioration of quality that has taken place with white winemaking has given them more competition than they had a decade ago.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802