Cairanne 2016

XAVIER

Cairanne
2016

  • Organic
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Southern Rhône
Appellation
Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne
Varietal(s)
Grenache 55 %
Syrah 20 %
Mourvèdre 15 %
Cinsault 5 %
Marselan 5 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2.5 g/l
Producer's website

About this winery

Xavier Vignon is a consultant oenologist who works for many of the leading estates of the southern Rhône. He is passionate about the terroir and style of the wines of the area, while at the same time believing that by selecting and blending different cuvées, grape varieties, estates, he can create a wine which has its own character and perfectly represents Appellation shown on the label. And he has been remarkably successful in proving that he can do exactly that.

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Press reviews

Wine Advocate

- 91 points -

(Vintage 2016)

Flowering garrigue notes bring a lovely touch to the fullbodied 2016 Cairanne. This is plush and creamy in texture, rich and warm, with a supple finish that suggests early drinking. Don't be tempted to hold it past another few years.

 

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