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Domaine Martin Cairanne 2016
Cairanne AOP
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- 91pts, Robert Parker, 2017
The southern Rhône, with its Mediterranean climate, produces some of France’s most appealing reds. Look out for wines from premium Cairanne, especially from the century old Domaine Martin. Made in a top vintage, this is a super silky warm fruit red.
The southern Rhône, with its Mediterranean climate, produces some of France’s most appealing reds. Look out for wines from premium Cairanne, especially from the century old Domaine Martin. Made in a top vintage, this is a super silky warm fruit red.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Velvety bramble and cassis with spice and liquorice notes
Aroma
Liquorice and herbal scented black fruit
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep scarlet
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2023
If you want generous, ripe fruit and spice in your wine, similar to a Châteauneuf but not quite the intensity and at a more friendly price, look for Cairanne. This cru village, just east of Orange, uses the same velvety Grenache grape, with a little Syrah. And this luscious red is from a brilliant vintage, at least as good as 2015. It’s from family owned Domaine Martin, founded in 1905 when Julien Martin bought a small plot of vines. In 1947 son Jules took over, planted more vines and built a winery. Today the estate is run by grandsons David and Eric, who have expanded the vineyards into many of the southern Rhône’s finest villages. With supple, spicy, bramble fruit, it’s an ideal red for lamb or a herby casserole, or to enjoy on its own.
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