Monkeyshed Wines

This comes from no less noble a stable than that of the family Perrin of Chateau de Beaucastel fame, acclaimed by everyone who has an interest in selling it as “an” if not “the” premier property in the whole of Chateauneuf-du-Pape me lud! A few less interested parties might concur.
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards the family own and manage around the property lived in by Francois Perrin, uncle of the current custodians of the family name and reputation. The property is named after an 11^th Century tower built by the Provost of Orange. That tower apparently blew down in 1624 but its spirit lives on in this tasty little number primarily of crunchy Grenache with a backbone of more stern Syrah and Mourvedre. Made for early drinking try it a little cool al fresco.