Top 100 red wines of Cairanne - Page 3

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: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or confit sausages.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cairanne

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