Famille Perrin is one of the Rhône Valley’s great dynasties — a family whose name has become synonymous with both tradition and innovation, and whose wines capture the full spirit and diversity of southern France. Best known as the custodians of Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrins have built a reputation that stretches from humble Côtes du Rhône vineyards to some of the most celebrated terroirs in the world.
The story begins in 1909, when Pierre Perrin took over Beaucastel, a property already recognised for its old vines and unique galet-strewn soils. Over the next century, successive generations expanded the family’s reach while keeping a single philosophy at heart: respect for the land, meticulous viticulture, and authenticity of expression. Today, brothers Jean-Pierre and François Perrin, together with their children, oversee a range that reflects every facet of the Rhône — from Ventoux and Vinsobres to Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The Perrins were pioneers of organic and biodynamic farming, long before such methods were fashionable. Every vineyard is treated as a living ecosystem, with cover crops, natural composts, and minimal chemical intervention. Their approach to winemaking mirrors this same sensitivity — gentle extractions, natural fermentations, and careful use of oak, always aiming for transparency of fruit and terroir rather than overt winemaking signatures.
Beyond Beaucastel, the family’s reach includes Famille Perrin-branded wines such as Les Sinards, Les Cornuds, and Coudoulet de Beaucastel, as well as joint ventures like Miraval in Provence (with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie). Yet whether it’s a simple Côtes du Rhône or a top Châteauneuf, the style remains unmistakable: vibrant fruit, fine tannins, and an effortless balance between Mediterranean warmth and classical structure.
Few families have shaped modern Rhône winemaking like the Perrins. Their hallmark is consistency with soul — a rare balance of scale and sincerity that makes every bottle, from their entry-level blends to their most coveted cuvées, a clear reflection of place and lineage. Famille Perrin stands not just as producers, but as custodians of the Rhône’s identity, carrying its traditions forward with integrity, curiosity, and quiet excellence.
