Top 100 red wines of Cairanne - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Cairanne of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Cairanne and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Cairanne

The wine region of Cairanne is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutinot or the Domaine J. Boulard produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cairanne are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.

On the nose of Cairanne often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, rhubarb or cocoa and sometimes also flavors of black raspberry, clove or cinnamon. In the mouth of Cairanne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 182 estates and châteaux in the of Cairanne, producing 371 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cairanne go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cairanne

red wines from the region of Cairanne go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of steak tartare, lamb chops with honey and spices or stuffed rabbit in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cairanne

On the nose in the region of Cairanne often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, black fruits or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earthy or coffee. In the mouth in the region of Cairanne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.