Cave de Cairanne
 | The village of Cairanne in the southern Rhone Valley is one of the 16 permitted to use the village name for its production of the Cotes du Rhone villages, and its wines are renowned for their quality and value. Created in 1929, the Cave de Cairanne now represents some 200 growers, controlling 1200 hectares, 80% of the appellation. The vines are planted on clay and limestone soils, with the finest wines coming from the profusion of stony hillsides in the area. |
Ninety percent of the production of the Cave is red wines, with Grenache being the dominant grape variety, complimented by Syrah, Mourvedre and old Carignan.
In recent years, big investment in modernising the cellar, plus careful attention to lowering yields in the vineyards has led to winemaker Remi Cook pushing the wines to even higher levels of quality.
To find out more about Cave de Cairaine visit their website at http://www.cave-cairanne.fr/uk/preaccueil/preaccueil.php
Wines
- Cave de Cairanne Basileus Vin Doux Naturel 50cl
Forget Banyuls and Maury, this unusual and delicious fortified wine, with hints of jammy fruit and toffee is the perfect accompaniment to chocolate-based desserts.
- Cave de Cairanne Le Chene Noir
More richness and body than a standard Cotes de Rhone, this delicious red is brimful of spicy red fruit flavour
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- Cave de Cairanne Terre de Lumiere
A blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah in a supple and fruit driven wine
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- Caves de Cairanne Coteau Brűlé
Smooth plummy fruit is matched by a delicious spiciness and a hint of pepper. Well strucured and satisfying.
The 2004 vintage won a SILVER Medal at the 2006 International Wine Challenge in London and also won a Bronze at the 2006 International Wine and Spirits Competition, London.
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Sunday Express Sainsbury's Magazine (Jamie Goode)
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The Guardian (Victoria Moore)
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