Until 16th November 2007

2006 was another superb year in the Southern Rhône. 

The defining factors in the vintage were the cool (cold even) nights in August, the rainfall on 6^th August (which meant that, unlike in previous years, the vines did not suffer from a lack of water during ripening) and the exceptionally sunny and warm weather thereafter. We were in the region for much of August and can confirm that this was a spectacular summer for another great vintage. All the 2006s from Châteauneuf's top estates should be worth buying.

As a result, according to Marc Perrin, the 2006 at Beaucastel looks like being “un grand millésime with very good ripeness, but also plenty of freshness and lovely acidity.  This is a big wine, though not a blockbuster in the American style - wonderfully balanced, ripe and supple.  It reminds us in some ways of the 1988 and will age equally well.” 

The same applies to the Coudoulet de Beaucastel, which is made from a very similar, though less complex, blend on the same stony soil across the N7 in the Côtes du Rhône appellation.

Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Côtes du Rhône 2006 (12x75cl) £93 in bond
Also available in other formats - please contact us for more information
Other vintages available: 2005, 2004, 2003 - please contact us for more information

White wines
Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Côtes du Rhône 2006 (12x75cl) £93 in bond
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 (6x75cl) £185 in bond
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 Roussanne Vieilles Vignes (6x75cl) £280 in bond

The negociant range
The Perrins have contracts with several growers in the area and oversee the viticulture before harvesting the grapes and vinifying them at Grand Prebois, the home of Francois Perrin. They are always some of the most reliable and good value wines of the region, particularly when purchased en primeur when they are offered at a discounted price. The following wines are available (all prices quoted are for 12x75cl in bond):

Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2006 "Peyre Blanche" £50/dozen IB
Vinsobres 2006 "Les Cornuds" £50/dozen IB
Rasteau Côtes du Rhône Villages 2006 "L'Andéol" £60/dozen IB
Vacqueyras 2006 "Les Christins" £75/dozen IB
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 "Les Sinards" £145/dozen IB

Please let us know if you are interested in any of the above wines. All Beaucastel/Perrin wines listed below: