Cairanne
This multi-vintages wine is part of the wider project of Xavier Vignon’s of preserving the purity of the wine through new vinification and maturation methods.
The wine is organically grown and has been matured in such a way as to preserve the fruit as much as possible using the Wine Globe and Vinarium® techniques.
notes
93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
“Although this is a self-confidently rich and fleshy Cairanne, it also has a very well-crafted structure, the gentle tannins keeping the 15% alcohol on track. I love the dark, earthy finish that pulls you back to the glass for more. Drink or hold.”
93/100 – BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
92/100 – GILBERT & GAILLARD
92/100 – PARKER
“Black cherries and plums appear alongside hints of cedar and leather on the nose of the NV Cairanne Arcane La Temperance. It’s full-bodied (labeled at 15% alcohol), yet not overly heavy, with silky tannins, peppery notes and even some brighter, raspber- ry-like nuances on the lingering finish. Given its structure and con- centration, it should drink well for at least 4-5 years.”
Terroir
The selection of plots and berries was made from two main terroirs of the appellation: to the north of the commune, on the Miocene hills (Montagne de Ventabren), the soils alternate between limestone pebbles and marl.
While in the south, the terraces of the garrigues are made up of stony alluvium and brown pebbles.
This is the warmest terroir of the appellation.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Long maceration without mechanical extraction.
Ageing
The backbone of this cuvée is the preservation of the fruit throughout the life of the wine. The idea is not to influence the wine by ageing in traditional methods. A part of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks.
Each vintage brings its own special contribution : structure with firm tannins, salinity, balance and concentration.
Food and wine pairing
Marinated peppers – Tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese – Beef Stroganoff – Veal with rosemary – Mushroom pie – Saint Félicien
- Aging potential 10 to 15 years
- Service 15/17°C
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