A ‘named’ Côtes du Rhône Villages since 1967, Cairanne was granted ‘cru’ appellation status in 2016, in recognition of the quality of the wines and terroir.
Parcels of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre are selected and matured for 22 months in French oak, a combination of 228 litre barrels and 600 litre demi-muids of differing ages, carefully chosen so that the oak is integrated and the wine retains the finesse for which Cairanne is noted. Selecting the final assemblage of La Côte Sauvage involves tasting each barrel and each demi-muid (at least 110 barrels) to create this luxuriously elegant wine.
A serious, opulent and complex example of cru Cairanne. This is rich, intense and drenched in dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of cinnamon spice on the nose, soft dark plummy fruit, liquorice, chocolate, a hint of black tea on the palate, this wine is full flavoured and smooth with supple tannins. A rich, savoury satisfying mouthful that shows greater elegance with air.
| Region | Cairanne, Rhône Valley, France |
| Producer | Boutinot |
| Grapes | Grenache Noir 60%, Syrah 25% Mourvedre 10% Carignan 5% |
| Style | Full-bodied Red Wine |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Size | 750ml Bottle |
| Vegan? | Yes |
| Vegetarian? | Yes |
| Organic? | No |
| Low Sulphur? | No |
