The Domaine du Cayron of Gigondas of Rhone Valley

Domaine du Cayron
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Gigondas in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine du Cayron is one of the world's great estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Cayron wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Cayron wines in Gigondas among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Cayron wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine du Cayron wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Cayron

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Cayron

How Domaine du Cayron wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, canned cassoulet or rabbit italian style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Cayron

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Cayron. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or mint and sometimes also flavors of prune, cheese or thyme. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Cayron. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Cayron

  • 1990With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Cayron.

  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Gigondas

The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.

In the mouth of Gigondas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 315 estates and châteaux in the of Gigondas, producing 568 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gigondas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Cayron

Planning a wine route in the of Gigondas? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Cayron.

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

News about Domaine du Cayron and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vinzelles

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vinzelles, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley

Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of t ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Traditional method

Also known as the Champagne method, this is the elaboration of sparkling wines according to the second fermentation method in the bottle.