Domaine Olivier AugierCairanne
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Cairanne of the Domaine Olivier Augier is in the top 30 of wines of Cairanne.
Taste structure of the Cairanne from the Domaine Olivier Augier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cairanne of Domaine Olivier Augier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cairanne
Pairings that work perfectly with Cairanne
Original food and wine pairings with Cairanne
The Cairanne of Domaine Olivier Augier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, lamb mouse confit in wine or rabbit with kriek and cherries.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Olivier Augier's Cairanne.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cairanne from Domaine Olivier Augier are 2012
Informations about the Domaine Olivier Augier
The Domaine Olivier Augier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Cairanne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cairanne
Southern Rhône cru promoted in 2016 (Vaucluse): Grenache signature king red (≥50%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, garrigue, liquorice, spice and peppery touch, elegant tannic structure and long finish, 5-15 year ageing. Racy whites from Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Bourboulenc (white fruits, flowers, honey). AOC (2016), ~1,088 ha on 3 terroirs, mandatory hand harvest, Mediterranean climate.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
