Les Hauts de Cairanne

2016 Cairanne Red Blend

Les Hauts de Cairanne 2016 is a captivating red blend hailing from the esteemed Cairanne region in the Southern Rhône Valley. This beautifully crafted wine displays a deep ruby color, inviting you to explore its rich aromas and flavors. On the palate, it exhibits a lush full-bodied structure that harmonizes well with its vibrant acidity, providing a refreshing lift. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing ripe cherry and dark plum notes, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones. Its well-integrated tannins lend a firm yet smooth character, making it both approachable and age-worthy. This dry red blend offers a delightful drinking experience, perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Earth

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

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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