Jean-Pierre Perrin established La Vieille Ferme over 45 years
ago, when he chose to produce an inexpensive, straightforward
Rhône wine to sell by direct mail to French wine lovers. He
used the same grape varieties in similar proportions to those
planted at the family’s Château de Beaucastel and employed a
similar vinification process. The result was an immediate success
in France: a wine of character and style in keeping with its
Beaucastel heritage.
Vineyard Brands introduced La Vieille Ferme to the United
States in 1970. The response was an immediate, overwhelming
acceptance and an outpouring of critical acclaim from eminently
knowledgeable critics, such as Robert Parker, Craig Claiborne,
Frank Prial, Terry Robards, John Foy, Dan Berger, and Ben
Giliberti, who recognized La Vieille Ferme for its consistently
fine quality and value.
Now the next generation of winemakers – Pierre, Marc, Thomas,
and Matthieu – have joined Jean-Pierre and François. La Vieille
Ferme has continued its dedication to quality, value, and
innovation with their still wines and now with the introduction
of a new and revolutionary method for producing sparkling wine
in 2018.
