Wine isn’t cheap, and it can get pricey if you like to drink it routinely with meals. So this month, we’re focusing on a producer that’s a long-time must-have for those who crave value as much as quality. For decades—yes, decades—the well-known Perrin family in France has turned out quality under its easy-breezy, quaffable label, La Vielle Ferme. The name translates from French to “the old farm” and is pronounced “la vee-aye fairm.” Some local wine merchants affectionately refer to it as “LVF.”
Originally produced from grapes from the Rhone Valley, those grapes are now described as simply being sourced from France, which hints as to why it remains consistently affordable year after year. The 2018 vintage is a good one, pairing well with fresh produce and festive fall foods.
La Vielle Ferme’s red, white and rosé are each priced under $8, which means you can pick up all three for about the same price as one mainstream California cab or one highbrow chardonnay or rosé. Because they’re all accessible and fun, there are no hard and fast rules on how to pair them. Have fun playing around, or use our loose guidelines here.
