14.5% abv, Bédarrides, imported by MISA Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: flower day.
Winemaking notes: 80% Grenache & 20% Syrah from old vines in clay and sandy loam soil. “Previously a part of Côtes-du-Rhône Villages AOC, the wines received their own AOC provisionally on 20 June 2016, and definitely on 25 June 2018”
Tasting note: the Cairanne is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of pronounced intensity with aromas of lavender, strawberry, black plum, Turkish fig, clove, red licorice, amber oil, sage, tarragon, and peppercorn. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acid, medium-minus tannin, medium alcohol, medium body, medium+ flavor intensity and a medium finish with flavors or lavender, raspberry, red plum, rosemary, licorice, fennel, and herb de Provence. Drink now, this wine is good: 8.7/10.
