Domaine Les Grands BoisMaximilien Cairanne
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.
Taste structure of the Maximilien Cairanne from the Domaine Les Grands Bois
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Maximilien Cairanne of Domaine Les Grands Bois in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Maximilien Cairanne of Domaine Les Grands Bois in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Maximilien Cairanne
Pairings that work perfectly with Maximilien Cairanne
Original food and wine pairings with Maximilien Cairanne
The Maximilien Cairanne of Domaine Les Grands Bois matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spit-turned boar leg (oven) with "automatic watering"., couscous merguez or wild boar bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Les Grands Bois's Maximilien Cairanne.
Discover the grape variety: Mérille
Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Maximilien Cairanne from Domaine Les Grands Bois are 2015, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Les Grands Bois
The Domaine Les Grands Bois is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Cairanne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
