Cairanne Vieilles Vignes

2022 Cairanne Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvedre

The Maison Tardieu-Laurent Cairanne Vieilles Vignes is an enchanting red wine that beautifully showcases a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre from the esteemed Cairanne region. This vintage exudes an impressive full body, making it a delightful companion to a variety of hearty dishes. With a robust acidity that elevates the overall experience, it interacts harmoniously with the pronounced fruit intensity, rich with dark berries and hints of spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure while maintaining a velvety mouthfeel. This wine is dry, allowing the intricate flavors to shine and inviting you to savor each sip. A true testament to the terroir, it is sure to impress both seasoned wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:

Côtes du Rhône

Many of France's best-value red wines come from Côtes du Rhône. The appellation covers the entire Rhône Valley, which is responsible for some of the country's boldest wines. Most Côtes du Rhône wine is red, ripe and fruity, made using a technique called semi-carbonic maceration (a method also used frequently in Beaujolais). This adds flavors of kirsch and even banana to the typical notes of black fruit, red fruit and Provençal herbs. Most grapes for Côtes du Rhône are grown on the warm, windswept plains of the Southern Rhône. And, as always for Southern Rhône wines, the GSM (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) blend reigns supreme.

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