Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Blanc Domaine de Breseyme - 2024
Discover a hidden treasure in the Côtes-du-Rhône: the Brézème appellation. A wonderful expression of the voluptuous Viognier grape, our white Bréseyme reveals a fine aromatic intensity with exotic notes and a touch of liveliness. A rich and generous wine, harmonious from start to finish.
Presentation

In addition to their wines, the Perrin Family has been operating Domaine de Bréseyme since 2017. With the same philosophy as for the Southern Rhône wines, they seek to (re)discover the authenticity and character of Brézème wines. A superb appellation planted on steep hillsides, halfway between Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. Our vines grow in the localities of Brézème Est and Brézème Ouest. This four-hectare vineyard (split between 3.5 hectares of red and 0.5 hectares of white) is planted on steep, south-facing slopes whose highest point is Mont Rôti at 256 metres altitude.

The vintage

After 2023 which was full of contrasts, 2024 was once again a year marked by considerable challenges, requiring great composure and the benefit of experience to face the temperamental climate. After a mild winter, April was marked by frost, followed by intense rain throughout the spring and early summer until mid-July, followed by drought in August. These conditions were particularly testing for us: the fight against mildew, especially with its impact on the inflorescences, required constant attention. The harvest thus began around September 10th, requiring daily adjustments to the heterogeneity of the grape maturity. We had to taste and analyse the berries every day and the weather determined strategic choices and we had to constantly change the harvest schedule to harvest each plot at its optimal maturity. A painstaking work that was worth it, with a decisive impact on the quality and style of the vintage. Despite all these difficulties, the final quality of the grapes offers some great surprises. The first tastings are very promising with crisp and delicious reds and beautiful whites with melted acidity and a beautiful structure on the palate. The devatting has started and the ageing period that follows will allow our wines to improve and gain complexity.

Location

Brézème is the southernmost and one of the smallest appellations in northern Côtes-du-Rhône, located where the Drôme and Rhône rivers converge. The earliest vines can be traced back to the Middle Ages.

Terroir

Clay-limestone soil. The vines are tended in a traditional way, using methods that respect the terroir, thereby encouraging biodiversity and drawing out the very best from the grapes.

Winemaking

- Harvested early in the morning to maintain the freshness of the berries.
- Viognier and Roussanne pressed together.
- Fermentation begins after a few hours of settling.
- Regular stirring to enhance the wine, develop its aromatic palette and reinforce the creaminess of the grape varieties.