Today is February 8, 2010 

16 years ago we came across a very young and very big man behind a table at an artisan 

wine fair in Paris.  With Rob Sinskey, Sean Santamour, Scott Henkle and Nick Triggs on hand,

we approached his table with slight trepidation.  Luc, in his late twenties, had recently taken over

the reigns at his family domaine, Domaine Roger Perrin. 

His unabashed honesty and determined sense of place immediately rang true for all of us. 
The accolades that arrived many years later seemed to settle quietly on Luc’s artisan shoulders.
No hail storm, frost or economic cycle bared consequence for Luc and his plans for sharing his best efforts on his own terms.

Internally, we argue often about how best to manage the newest Advocate score and how to share

our Roger Perrin wines.   In the end, we share these wines with those who are kindred with Luc’s integrity and passion.

The 2008 vintage of Chateauneuf du Pape is leaving the cellar February 1st. 

I hope you take the opportunity to have some.

Email Patrick for details.    pburke@tedwardwines.com

Regards,

Tom

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