Perrin's New Cru

Interesting news from the Perrin family of France's Rhône valley.

"As of today, Vinsobres is a ‘Cru’ and the AOC will be ‘Vinsobres AOC’ instead of ‘Côtes du Rhône Villages Vinsobres’. This new classification covers 1200 hectares out of 1500 and is a recognition of the great terroir of Vinsobres by the ‘INAO’! That is a great news for Vinsobres and its wines."

And if you're like me, and have never encountered Vinsobres wine, the Perrins provide more details on this brand new AOC:

• General information on the Vinsobres AOC
• Perrin's Vinsobres Les Cornudes - AOC Vinsobres, Côtes du Rhône Villages Red