La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2023

Winery Background and History

La Vieille Ferme is a value-driven wine brand launched in 1970 and produced by the renowned Famille Perrin, owners of Château de Beaucastel in Southern Rhône. For over 50 years, it’s been recognized globally for offering consistently approachable, honest wines made with care and integrity from regionally sourced grapes. La Vieille Ferme emphasizes simplicity and enjoyment, earning a loyal following in restaurants and retail settings 

Producer and Wine Maker

Famille Perrin’s expert winemaking team oversees La Vieille Ferme, sourcing fruit from the Ventoux, Luberon, and other Southern Rhône southern-slope appellations. They vinify grape varieties separately and blend them to showcase freshness, fruit purity, and balanced structure. Their process blends traditional cement tank fermentation and minimal oak exposure to preserve freshness and character ()

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Grapes are sourced from diverse vineyards on the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux in the Southern Rhône region. These sites feature limestone-clay soils and benefit from altitude-cooled nights and Mediterranean sun, yielding ripe, fruit-driven character with crisp acidity 

Vinification & Aging Methods

Each grape variety (typically Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault) is harvested and fermented separately in cement tanks. Extraction includes pumping over during fermentation. The wine is aged briefly in cement and large vats to maintain freshness, then blended and bottled unfiltered to preserve vibrancy 

Tasting notes

Deep cherry-purple hue with bright red and dark fruit aromas—cherry, blackberry, cranberry—with spicy, floral hints. The palate is medium-bodied, balanced, and fresh, featuring juicy red and dark fruit, soft tannins, and a clean, gluggable finish 

Food & Wine Pairing

An ideal match for grilled or roasted meats, BBQ, lamb, pizza, charcuterie, stews, and flavorful vegetarian dishes. Its fruit-driven profile and soft tannins complement casual and hearty meals 

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at 15–17 °C in a medium-bodied red or tulip-shaped glass. Gentle swirling helps open the aromas. Best enjoyed soon after opening to appreciate its freshness ()

Storage and Aging Potential

Drink now through approximately 4 years from vintage to retain vibrancy. When cellared at 12–14 °C in a stable, dark environment, it may hold well for 3–5 years ()

Grape Varietals & percentage used

Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault; exact proportions vary by vintage 

ABV

13% (Ventoux Rouge typical)