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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin

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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin
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.

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

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 rouge 2020

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4/5 (2 reviews)

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92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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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 Réserve des Seigneurs blanc 2022

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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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 rouge 2021

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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 Les Douyes 2019

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

92/100 RVF

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91/100 James Suckling

spicy
structured
black fruits
game
squab stuffed with foie gras
biodynamics

"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.

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Haut-Coustias rouge 2019 (Magnum)

92-94/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 RVF

(Notes vintage 2017)
syrah
gourmet
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!

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Les Douyes 2019 (Magnum)

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5/5 (1 review)

92/100 RVF

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91/100 James Suckling

spicy
structured
black fruits
game
barbecue
biodynamics
magnum

"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.

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Haut-Coustias rouge 2017 (Magnum)

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4/5 (2 reviews)

92-94/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 RVF

syrah
gourmet
peppery

"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!