Cairanne – Cru des Côtes du Rhône – Red
MILLESIME 2016: – GOLD Medal: Concours Général Agricole de Paris
– 89-91 / 100: Taster JEB DUNNUCK
The vintage
Cairanne is an appellation located in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône. It is in this idyllic setting, between sunny hillsides and a hot and dry climate that we produce wines with rich and harmonious aromas.
Our catalog 2021Description
Cairanne is a fleshy wine and develops magnificent aromas of candied red fruit on round and smooth tannins.
Situation
This wine comes from old vines on our 2 hectare vineyard in Cairanne. Wine produced on clay-limestone hillsides with South-East exposure. This particular terroir is beneficial in all respects for the cultivation of the vine, and for the production of wine for aging.
GRAPES
- 60 % Grenache
- 20 % Carignan
- 20 % Mourvèdre
Terroir
Located in the heart of the southern slopes, between Cairanne
and Rasteau. Clayey-sandy soils.
DEVELOPMENT
Manual harvest, Long vinification of more than 1 month. Aging in stainless steel vats to respect the raw fruit as much as possible.
HOLD TIMES
8 to 10 years
ADVICE
TASTING
This wine has a deep garnet color with purplish hues. The first nose is complex and after a slight aeration it releases aromas of stewed small black fruits and candied cherry. On the palate, we detect a nice acidity with well-present and structured tannins. This wine offers aromas of black fruits as well as toasted notes on the finish. Complex and well balanced, the finish is long.
Service
Serve at 16°C.
NOTICE AND AWARDS
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2017: Gold Medal General Agricultural Competition PARIS
91 + / 100 by the WINE Advocate (Robert Parker)
90-92 / 100 by Jeb DUNNUCK -
2016: Gold Medal General Agricultural Competition PARIS
89-91 by Jeb DUNNUCK
89/100 by the WINE Advocate (Robert Parker)
89/100 by the Wine Enthusiast