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).
In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
Some Rasteau 2020s lack substance this year, but it’s a vintage that has played into the hands of those estates who favour elegance over power. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2020 wines {"content":"PHA+JiM4MjE2O0lmIHlvdSB3YW50IHRvIG1ha2Ugd2luZXMgd2l0aCBmaW5lc3NlLCBpdCB3YXMgYSBnb29kIHllYXIsJiM4MjE3OyBzYXlzIE1pa2FlbCBCb3V0aW4uPC9wPgo8cD48ZGl2IGNsYXNzPSJhZC1jb250YWluZXIgYWQtY29udGFpbmVyLS1tb2JpbGUiPjxkaXYgaWQ9InBvc3Qt ...
