\r\n \r\nMost of the L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate is located to the northeast of the commune of Cairanne, at an altitude of 200 meters, on steep hills in an area commonly referred to as \"la montagne\". These are steep hillsides, requiring the use of caterpillar tractors on the steepest slopes. The terroir is very stony, with yellow clay on the surface and blue clay at depth, and a high percentage of active limestone. \r\n \r\nEverything is carefully thought out to ensure a high-quality harvest and a deep respect for the terroir. The L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate is certified organic, and the vines are worked without pesticides, chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The soil is worked mechanically in its entirety on the old vines to bury organic compost (sheep manure) and encourage deep root development. The hand-picked grapes are first sorted by the pickers and then on a sorting table. Vinification takes place in open vats with punching down for the Cairanne and in closed vats with pumping over for the Côtes-du-Rhône. Maturation takes place in vats, demi-muids or foudres.","4/5","See the 312 reviews","More information on the ","Wine estates recommended by","Buy your Oratoire Saint-Martin wines at the best price on private sale!","Rated site","19676 notices","20€","Free on your 1st order*.","Access to sales!","Our last sales of wines Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin","|","White wine","Organic","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!","Red wine","4/5 (2 reviews)","spicy","roasted","leg of lamb","\"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)","3.5/5 (2 reviews)","freshness","gourmet","fish","cheeses","\"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!","4/5 (1 review)","generous","grilled meat","\"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)","3.8/5 (4 reviews)","black fruits","game","squab stuffed with foie gras","\"This is a juicy wine with aromas of black fruits and spices. The Mourvèdre makes its mark on this cuvée. It's a fleshy, full-bodied wine, with sappy tannins. Less austerity than the Réserve des seigneurs\". (Le Guide RVF 2022) From old, co-planted Mourvèdre and Grenache noirs vines.","(Notes vintage 2017)","syrah","peppery","magnum","Mostly Syrah, delivering ripe fruit tinged with spice, pepper and nutmeg. In a Mediterranean spirit, the palate takes us to notes of roasting in a burst of greediness. Strength and tenderness characterize this charming cuvée. A sure bet!","5/5 (1 review)","barbecue","\"This is a juicy wine with aromas of black fruits and spices. The Mourvèdre makes its mark on this cuvée. It's a fleshy, full-bodied wine, with sappy tannins. Less austerity than the Réserve des seigneurs\". (Le Guide RVF 2022) From old, co-planted Mourvèdre and Grenache noirs vines.","\"A Syrah full of freshness, peppery and spicy, but without the wild definition of the maquis. On the palate, it's both full and ample, pulpy and mellow, with a gourmet feel.\" (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A sure bet!","An expert selection","The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).","Direct from the estates","For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine on sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.","Wines at the best price","You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.","Contact","Delivery","Help/FAQ","GTC","Privacy policy","Wine news","1jour1vin Reviews","Download application","Navigation problems","Manage my cookies","Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, and should be consumed in moderation.","1jour1vin - 2024"]}
After ten generations of family ownership of the same vineyard since André Alary in 1692, the L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate recently run by Frédéric and François Alary, was taken over in 2020 by a leading Châteauneuf-du-Pape family: the Abeille-Fabre family, owners of Château Mont-Redon.
The L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate covers 25 hectares on the slopes of Saint-Martin, including the oratory built among the vines, which gives the estate its name.
Most of the L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate is located to the northeast of the commune of Cairanne, at an altitude of 200 meters, on steep hills in an area commonly referred to as "la montagne". These are steep hillsides, requiring the use of caterpillar tractors on the steepest slopes. The terroir is very stony, with yellow clay on the surface and blue clay at depth, and a high percentage of active limestone.
Everything is carefully thought out to ensure a high-quality harvest and a deep respect for the terroir. The L'Oratoire Saint-Martin estate is certified organic, and the vines are worked without pesticides, chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The soil is worked mechanically in its entirety on the old vines to bury organic compost (sheep manure) and encourage deep root development. The hand-picked grapes are first sorted by the pickers and then on a sorting table. Vinification takes place in open vats with punching down for the Cairanne and in closed vats with pumping over for the Côtes-du-Rhône. Maturation takes place in vats, demi-muids or foudres.
"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!
"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)
"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!
"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)
"This is a juicy wine with aromas of black fruits and spices. The Mourvèdre makes its mark on this cuvée. It's a fleshy, full-bodied wine, with sappy tannins. Less austerity than the Réserve des seigneurs". (Le Guide RVF 2022) From old, co-planted Mourvèdre and Grenache noirs vines.
Mostly Syrah, delivering ripe fruit tinged with spice, pepper and nutmeg. In a Mediterranean spirit, the palate takes us to notes of roasting in a burst of greediness. Strength and tenderness characterize this charming cuvée. A sure bet!
"This is a juicy wine with aromas of black fruits and spices. The Mourvèdre makes its mark on this cuvée. It's a fleshy, full-bodied wine, with sappy tannins. Less austerity than the Réserve des seigneurs". (Le Guide RVF 2022) From old, co-planted Mourvèdre and Grenache noirs vines.
"A Syrah full of freshness, peppery and spicy, but without the wild definition of the maquis. On the palate, it's both full and ample, pulpy and mellow, with a gourmet feel." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A sure bet!