Rosé wines can trace their origins to townships not far from the recolte of Villes-sur-Auzon on the Cotes Du Ventoux. La Vieille Ferme is a cépage of roughly equal portions Cinsault and Grenache with a minor component of Syrah, exhibiting a lovely deep pink hue, floral scents and luscious, caramelled fruit palate.

$1499each $17988/DOZ EACH DOZEN The Perrin vineyards are situated east of the southern tip of Cotes du Rhone near the town of Villes-sur-Auzon, at the foot of the Mont-Ventoux where hills extend down to the city of Sault. The vines are planted to sedimentery soils left behind by seas of the teritary period at the base of the chalky Mont Ventoux. Rich, red mediterranean soils are blended amongst the chalky debris and round stones. Grapes are hand picked, lightly crushed and left to steep for twenty four hours skin contact before vinification of the free run juices in temperature controlled tanks at 21°C followed by a bentonite fining and bottling.

Bright grenadine/ pink colour. The nose is intense with hints of anise, lemon and rose petal. The palate is elegant and crisp with vivacious summer fruits and lively berry characters, the acidity refreshing. A fine match with any grilled meat salad and all summer cuisines, teriyaki, salmon or tuna.

The classic Rhone Valley cépage of Grenache and Syrah with an ample component of the aboriginal Carignan and Cinsualt in a most enjoyable, drink now styling. Fruit is sourced from mature vineyards husbanded by local families which have been growing grapes and making wine for countless generations.

$1499each $17988/DOZ EACH DOZEN From vineyards around the towns of Mazan, Moimoiron, Villes sur Azon, Puymeras and Saint-Didier on the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux, where the average height above sea level is three hundred metres. The soils can vary according to altitude but consist for the most part of deposits left around the base of chalky Mont Ventoux by receding seas of the tertiary period. Rich, red mediterranean soils are blended amongst the chalky debris and round stones. Vinification is adapted slightly to suit each grape variety. Nearly all parcels are lightly crushed and treated to a traditional extended fermentation in 150 and 300 hectolitre concrete vats, before ten months maturation in a combination of vats and large oak barrels.

Deep cherry red colour. The nose is rich and spicy exuding ripe fruit aromas The palate is well balanced with notes of red berries, cocoa and plum, supported by hints of background oak, a good solid red wine finishing with soft and pleasant tannins. Made to be enjoyed young, can accompany a wide range of flavoursome foods and is immensely satisfying just on its own.