"A sure bet in the appellation, the Cave de Cairanne is back in top form with its Cuvée Antique, a blend of Grenache (50%), Mourvèdre and Syrah vinified separately after total destemming; 30% of the blend is aged in oak barrels for a year. The result is a deep red wine tending towards black, with a flattering nose of red fruits (cherry, gariguette), a palate no less expressive (truffle, vanilla, Zan) and seductive, round and caressing through the silkiness of its tannins."(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
Features
Estate
Cave de Cairanne
Cuvée
Antique
Vintage
2012
Designation
Cairanne
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah
Terroirs
stony clay-limestone slopes on gentle slopes, well exposed to the sun
Viticulture
sustainable agriculture
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
grape varieties vinified separately, long vatting periods (21 days)
Breeding
30% aged 12 months in oak barrels, then 24 months after blending
Alcohol content
15 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
almost black crimson
Nose
with notes of vanilla and cinnamon, a lovely blend of spices and black fruits (blackberry, cooked prunes).
Mouth
firm, unctuous structure, complex, dense and elegant. Lovely aromatic range of liquorice and blackberry, peppery finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with tournedos Rossini, lamb mouse confit, roast squab au jus...
Cave de Cairanne
Cairanne
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated (2024 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A sure bet in the appellation, the Cave de Cairanne is back in top form with its Cuvée Antique, a blend of Grenache (50%), Mourvèdre and Syrah vinified separately after total destemming; 30% of the blend is aged in oak barrels for a year. The result is a deep red wine tending towards black, with a flattering nose of red fruits (cherry, gariguette), a palate no less expressive (truffle, vanilla, Zan) and seductive, round and caressing with silky tannins.
About the domain :
Founded in 1929, the Cairanne cooperative is a major player in the region with its two flagship brands, Camille Cayran for the traditional network and Victor Delauze for mass distribution. In 2020, it merged with Cave de Sainte Cécile-les-Vignes to become Cave de Cairanne Camille & Cécilia. It now covers more than 1,100 ha and is expanding its offer with an organic range.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Cave coopérative de l'année (Grand Prix de la RVF cave coopérative de l'année)
About the domain :
Founded in 1929 in the southern Rhône Valley, the Cairanne cooperative is a model of success. It represents 330 hectares, farmed by fifty-five cooperative members, and produces 13,000 hectolitres of wine. In 2014, however, it sold off its production to supermarkets, with a debt of 8 million euros.
To get this old lady up and running again, the winery hired Denis Crespo as director in 2015. With his intimate knowledge of vines and wine, he has succeeded in convincing the cooperative members that only quality pays, by getting them more involved in wine production. The grapes are harvested when ripe, and the vines are now worked on a plot-by-plot basis. In the cellar, he has brought about a revolution by working the wines with light sulfite levels, including a few cuvées stamped as sulfur-free to enhance tannin quality.
His aim: to achieve better balance. Above all, he has totally rethought the distribution circuit, moving away from the big chains to the short circuit, restaurants and export markets. The wines have taken a huge leap forward in quality. We salute this collective effort, which has produced results that are relevant both for the quality of the wines and the long-term future of the winegrowers.
Jancis Robinson
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2024) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 34 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN Q. Published on 22/03/2017
Concentrated, well-made, good aromatic profile, good length
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 13/11/2016
The quality of wines from the Cave Coopérative de Cairanne is well established. And yet, it never ceases to improve and amaze me, as is the case with this Cuvée Antique from a very good 2012 vintage and with an exceptional RQ/P. On the palate, the wine is silky and velvety, almost creamy, with good density, concentrated, powerful yet fine tannins and, what's more, a remarkable aromatic palette (crushed strawberry, blackberry, candied cherry). Very, very fine work and 2** at the G.H. richly deserved, especially on headless larks...
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Note and review by M. MAURICE A. Published on 13/09/2016
Exceptional! A great wine. Shared with 4 guests over prime rib, the opinions were unanimous.
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Note and review by M. BERNARD P. Published on 06/02/2016
well blended tannins aromatic liquorice black fruits superb
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Note and review by M. JULIEN S. Published on 11/02/2020
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Note and review by M. THIERRY R. Published on 31/12/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN CHRISTOPHE M. Published on 17/11/2019
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 02/11/2019
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Note and review by Mme CORINNE H. Published on 29/08/2019
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Note and review by M. MARC L. Published on 15/06/2019
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