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Marc Kreydenweiss
2005 Perrières, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône Valley |
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Definition of Perrières
Stone quarries. The winery is located on Chemin des Perrières—a road that once led to a stone quarry. |
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Composition: Carignan: 12.4 acres, Syrah: 11.1 acres, Grenache: 7.4 acres
Location: Costières Hill (gentle slopes)
Vine Age: Carignan: 80 years, Syrah and Grenache: 35 years
Soil: Well-drained; ferruginous earth composed of gravel from Rhône River, (limestone, silica, flint, sandstone) |
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Very hot (70-degree mornings, 85-degree afternoons) and beautiful weather during the harvest. On September 5 there was rain, but the risk to the vines was minimized since harvest was finishing that day.
Harvest Dates: August 29–September 5 |
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Aging: 9 months in large concrete tanks, 1 year in seasoned oak barrels
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| Aromas of blackcurrant, morello cherry and mint, very concentrated; in the mouth, there is good complexity and depth, with outstanding freshness for this appellation; tannins present but not aggressive; excellent length. |
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Varietal Composition: 60% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache
Production: 2,200 cases
(12/750ml)
Cases Imported: 1,200
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cellaring Potential: 5–7 years
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