Domaine Les Cassanets 2021

Côtes du Rhône AOP

/ 5 ( reviews)

We all love quality Châteauneuf-du-Pape but it comes at a price. That’s why this ‘next door’ frequent medal winner is such a canny buy. Exceptional richness, ripe fruit concentration thanks to ancient vines, superb terroir and spice from oak ageing.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Very rich, smooth and fruity. Firm but fine tannins. Quite complex

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, blackberry, cassis and dark spice, sweet earthiness

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Grenache Based Blend
France
Intense ruby red
Vegetarian

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2024
Vegan

Domaine Les Cassanets is something of a buying coup. Launched to great acclaim with the medal-winning 2009, it has won a Gold medal nearly every vintage since. Labelled humble Côtes du Rhône, the domaine is in fact within Châteauneuf-du-Pape – but century-old politics prevent it from being upgraded. The domaine’s famous Châteauneuf neighbours are Châteaux de Beaucastel and Rayas, and 100-Parker-point Clos du Caillou. Same grapes, same terroir, same style of wine. And winemaker Thierry Ferlay lavishes the same attention on Cassanets as on his award-winning Châteauneuf. From a century-old family estate, it is big, rich and spicy – the only giveaway that this isn’t Châteauneuf is the price. Decant and serve with roast lamb, game or cassoulet.

"As close to Châteauneuf as you can get! Fantastic value for money and punches well above its weight" Online Review
For the 2018 vintage