Cairanne

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Discovering AOC Cairanne wines

The vineyards of the Cairanne appellation d'origine contrôlée are located in the Vaucluse department, at the foot of the high village of Cairanne, which since the 15th century has extended towards the Plan de Dieu and the Aigues plain. The vineyard developed particularly during the Middle Ages, under the influence of the Knights Templar and later the Hospitallers of Saint-Jean-de-Jérusalem. Since 2016, Cairanne has also been the Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for the wine produced there. The AOC was first named Côtes-du-Rhône-Cairanne in 1953, then Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages-Cairanne in 1967.

Cairanne is a village in the Vaucluse region of France. Since 2016, it has also been the Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for the wine produced there. The AOC was first named Côtes-du-Rhône-Cairanne in 1953, then Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages-Cairanne in 1967.

Overlooking the small Aigue valley, Cairanne is a charming wine-growing commune. What are the specific features of its terroir and climate? What are the characteristics of AOC Cairanne red and white wines? That's what we're going to tell you.

The Ventabren mountain, clay soil and Mediterranean climate

Situated in a basin where the Aigue and Gayère rivers meet, on 877 ha, the Cairanne hillsides benefit from the alluvial deposits of both rivers. The commune is 20 km north of Orange. It enjoys a dry, warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

The wind plays a significant role in the vineyard: the Mistral, with its average speed of 90 km/h all year round, dries out the vegetation and makes it healthier.

This is how AOC Cairanne flourishes on stony terraces laid on a clay and sand base, around the mineral mountain of Ventabren. It is this unique terroir that gives Cairanne wines their complexity.

Cairanne: a dry, still red wine

Red wines account for 95% of the AOC Cairanne appellation. The main grape variety is Grenache, at 60%. Other grape varieties include Syrah (16%), Carignan (15%) and Mourvèdre (6%).

Grenache and Carignan thrive on dry, stony soils based on red clay. Syrah flourishes best on white clay slopes with good southern exposure.

AOC Cairanne produces a dry red wine, characteristic of the still wine category. These red wines are distinguished by their spicy bouquets of red and even black fruits. With their deep color, they are elegant, complex wines with a distinguished tannic note.

Cairanne: a fresh, light white wine

5% of AOC Cairanne is white wine. They are made from 30% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussanne. Picpoul, Marsanne, Viognier and Bourboulenc complete the range.

The sandy subsoils and ventilated hillsides, which benefit from alluvial deposits from nearby rivers, produce a fresh, light white wine.

AOC Cairanne white wines give a sensation of freshness on the palate. They have panache and are light. On tasting, they leave the palate with flavors of white fruit, such as pear, as well as flowers, such as violets.

Since 2016, AOC Cairanne wines have been clearly distinguished from AOC Côtes-du-Rhône. Moreover, since 2018, they have also benefited from the European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Annual production is around 29,500 hl, or almost 4 million bottles. Its terroir and sunshine have shaped its particularities, which will appeal to lovers of elegant wines with personality.

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Domaine Alary - Cairanne Tradition 2021

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (1 review)

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

aromatic

delicate

daube provençale

"A most enchanting Cairanne!

"Tradition is good with the Alary family, and after an already remarkable 2020, the 2021 takes top honors. Gentle vinification, more infused than extracted, followed by 18 months in vats, have produced this complex, impeccably fresh red, with a refined bouquet of ripe black berries, aromatic herbs (sage) and flint. The palate is also distinguished by its velvety, supple, fine suavity, chiselled tannins and very long finish of morello cherry, garrigue and spices. Irresistible today, it will be even more so in a few years". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Xavier Vignon - Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (30 reviews)

93/100 James Suckling

93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

92/100 Robert Parker

92/100 Gilbert & Gaillard

grenache

powerful

concentrate

peppery

"How to resist it?"

"This astonishing blend of four vintages (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) produces a fat, rich, spicy wine, long and full of sap. The whole is perfectly mature, generous and fragrant, ready to drink. Intense length." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve). With Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance, Xavier Vignon has sought to preserve the purity of the wine through innovative vinification and ageing methods.

Xavier Vignon - Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Les Travers rouge 2023

Cairanne|Red wine

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

91/100 James Suckling

91/100 Decanter

(Vintage 2022 notes)

end

coated tannins

beautiful finish

"A very charming Cairanne

Rediscover this delicious, juicy, fruity Cairanne in the 2023 vintage. Its deep ruby-red color reveals elegant aromas of blackcurrant and elderberry. The full, concentrated attack opens with aromas of blackcurrant and cherry. The tannins are silky, with a peppery, spicy finish.

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Les Travers red 2023

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Les Travers blanc 2023

Cairanne|White wine

Coup de Coeur Terre de Vins

90/100 James Suckling

floral

round-tipped

exotic fruits

"A delicate vintage!

"A medium-bodied, juicy and fruity blend of Grenache blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Clairette, this wine has notes of apples, dried herbs, white peaches and some dried leaves. Well-made, succulent and delicious. Drink now. (James Suckling 2024)

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Les Travers white 2023

Camille Cayran - Cairanne Grande Réserve blanc 2022

Cairanne|White wine

3/5 (1 review)

15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

floral

freshness

cod accras

"The white one to have in reserve this summer!"

"Subtle aromas of wax, apple skin and green, herbaceous notes. Fresh and moderately fruity on the palate. Relatively light and fresh finish." (Jancis Robinson 2023)

Camille Cayran - Cairanne Grande Réserve white 2022

Camille Cayran - Cairanne Grande Réserve rouge 2021

Cairanne|Red wine

91/100 Decanter

Médaille d'Or Terre de Vins

concentrate

grilled meat

quality-price

"The pleasure of getting together with a good meal and a fine red Cairanne!"

"This wine has a very classic Cairanne nose - it's pure and elegant in style, with freshly crushed and stewed berries. There's also a touch of garrigue. The palate is soft and elegant, with great purity. Softly undulating, satiny-textured, ripe and juicy. I'd drink it rather young. (Decanter 2023)

Camille Cayran - Cairanne Grande Réserve red 2021

Domaine Martin - Cairanne 2021

Cairanne|Red wine

4/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

15/20 Jancis Robinson

Médaille d'Or Concours d'Orange

Médaille d'Or Concours d'Avignon

accessible

coated tannins

beef tenderloin

" " Un classique qui a tout bon " (Hachette 2024) "

"No wood in this cuvée dominated by Grenache (60%), but fruit that expresses itself unvarnished, with flavors of Morello cherry and stewed strawberry, enhanced by a hint of tonka bean. Supple and velvety, supported by round, finely extracted tannins, the palate delivers delicious fruitiness, stretching to a fresh finish with typical licorice accents". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Domaine Richaud - Cairanne blanc 2023

Cairanne|White wine|Organic

92/100 James Suckling

floral

gourmet

aromatic

"A promise of freshness and indulgence".

"A delicious, aromatic, supple white with Mediterranean accents. Notes of fresh lemons, sliced pears, wild herbs and blanched almonds. Medium-bodied with a delicate texture. The center of the mouth is lively and the finish delicious." (James Suckling 2024)

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Haut-Coustias blanc 2021

Cairanne|White wine|Organic

92/100 James Suckling

fruity

structured

intensity

cep risotto

biodynamics

"A white of high gastronomy

"A fresh, precise white with aromas of white peach, cooked lemon and fennel. Medium-bodied, with poise and vitality. Saline and succulent with a savory finish [...]". (James Suckling 2023). A perfect companion for scallops!

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Haut-Coustias white 2021

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Haut-Coustias rouge 2020

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (2 reviews)

93/100 RVF

93/100 James Suckling

92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

16/20 Jancis Robinson

spicy

structured

roasted

leg of lamb

biodynamics

"Great wine!"

"The wine is marked by juicy fruit and spice, with perfectly ripe grapes, the most precise of all the reds presented this year. The wine also possesses the most harmonious chewiness and substance. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannins". (Le Guide RVF 2024)

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Haut-Coustias red 2020

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs blanc 2022

Cairanne|White wine|Organic

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

92/100 James Suckling

freshness

gourmet

fish

cheeses

biodynamics

"A fine representation of the whites of the Rhone Valley!"

"Pleasant nose of peaches, white flowers and lemons. Medium body with an oily texture. Round and very textured, with a tasty, comforting finish [...]". A wine to be enjoyed in its youth, with citrus carpaccio of langoustines or grilled fish with coarse salt!

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs white 2022

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs rouge 2021

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (1 review)

93/100 James Suckling

spicy

generous

gourmet

grilled meat

biodynamics

"A generous vintage

"This superb Cairanne has a wonderful balance of complex Mediterranean herbs, wild blackberry and candied orange peel in a beautifully crafted medium to full-bodied palate. The finish is very long and rich. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes". (James Suckling 2023)

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs red 2021

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Vieilles Vignes 2022

Cairanne|Red wine

3.7/5 (3 reviews)

92-93/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

93/100 James Suckling

16,5+/20 Jancis Robinson

syrah

grenache

approved

guaranteed fun

" Favorite de la RVF!"

"The blend is marked by more Syrah than the "Tradition" cuvée. Older vines give this wine a slightly more candied profile in the expression of fruit, resulting in extra thickness but without the slightest heat. A fleshy, well-balanced wine, with a real gourmet substance". (Revue RVF n°670 - May 2023). It really has everything to please!

Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Vieilles Vignes 2022

Domaine Richaud - Cairanne rouge 2022

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (4 reviews)

93/100 RVF

93/100 James Suckling

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

91/100 Decanter

juicy

character

Gem

"Domaine Richaud's flagship cuvée, combining finesse and structure".

"A well-composed, tasty and precise red Cairanne with 40% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Carignan. The nose reveals notes of black cherry, baked plum, cassis and baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied, with powdery tannins. Well-balanced and textured, with a crushed berry character on the spicy finish. Lively and peppery." (James Suckling 2024)

Domaine Richaud - Cairanne L'Ebrescade 2021

Cairanne|Red wine|Organic

93/100 RVF

93/100 Decanter

complex

to be penned

deep

"The estate's great cuvée, concentrated and full-bodied, with a silky touch".

"The nose is fruity, with a lovely concentration of Mourvèdre and its qualities (menthol, maquis, dried herbs). On the palate, the wine is dense and well-structured, poised and velvety, with good length. The fruit remains sparkling from start to finish. (Le Guide RVF 2025). This parcel selection perfectly reflects the expression of its distinctive terroir. A fine bottle to cellar for 10 years or more!

Domaine Richaud - Cairanne L'Ebrescade 2021

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