Pour this and you get the best of both worlds: rich and rounded like a proper grown-up white, yet fresh enough that it never sits heavy. Think white peach and citrus, a whisper of honey, and a cool stony streak running underneath. It's a Southern Rhône white from the Perrin family, the same crew behind the legendary Château de Beaucastel, so there's serious pedigree in the glass. Crack it on a Friday when you want something that tastes like you know what you're doing.
First whiff is all white peach, ripe apricot and fresh lime, with a little almond and white flowers floating behind it. On the palate it's full and textured, almost creamy, coated in that honeyed richness, but then a bright citrus line and a flinty, mineral edge snap it right back into focus. It finishes long, dry and a touch salty, the kind of finish that makes you go back for the next sip. Smart wine that doesn't show off.
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Where it's from
This comes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the sun-baked heartland of France's Southern Rhône, made by the Perrin family. They're the people behind Château de Beaucastel, one of the most respected names in the whole region, and this white is tended by that same Beaucastel team. It's a Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne blend, part fermented in barrel with regular stirring on the lees to build that plush, rounded texture. White Châteauneuf is genuinely rare, only a sliver of the appellation's wine is white, so you're drinking something most people never get to try.
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- What is the price of Famille Per Chât-du-Pape Blanc 75cl?
Famille Per Chât-du-Pape Blanc 75cl is KSh 6,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 75cl taste like?
Rich but fresh. White peach, citrus and white flowers up top, a touch of honey and almond, then a stony mineral edge and a long, dry, slightly salty finish.
- What is the ABV of Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc?
It's 14% ABV, so it's a full-bodied white with a bit of weight behind it.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Bone dry. There's a honeyed richness to the texture, but no actual sugar on the finish.
- How do I serve it?
Chilled to around 10 to 12°C in a white wine glass. Serve it neat, never on ice, and give it a few minutes out of the fridge to open up.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled fish and prawns, roast chicken, creamy pastas, soft cheeses and coconutty seafood curries all work brilliantly.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France's Southern Rhône, made by the Perrin family, the people behind the famous Château de Beaucastel.
Famille Per Chât-du-Pape Blanc 75cl
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