Maison Vidal-Fleury

Cairanne

One of the newest AOCs established in the Rhône Valley. Previously classified as "Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne," these wines were consistently regarded as some of the best "Villages" wines. As a result, they were elevated to cru status in 2016. The soils in Cairanne are primarily alluvial, and the climate is Mediterranean (hot and dry), significantly influenced by the Mistral wind.

Appellation

Appellation created in 2016
96 % red wines
4% white wines
846 hectares of vineyard
23 020 hl/ an
Average yield 38hl/ hectare
22 % of the production exported
Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 5%, Carignan 5%

Terroir

Mediterranean climate, dry and high temperature. The soil is stony, sandy with clay.

Average age of vines

60 years

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Long and traditional maceration. The different grape varietals are blended after the vinification.

Ageing

Ageing in wooden “foudres” (big barrels of 600 to 1 000 liters) for 10 months.

Yearly production

approx. 14 400 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Deep red with some black tint.

Nose

Expressive nose combined with grilled aromas, black chocolate, plum and sherry.

Palate

Round on the palate. The fruit and the grilled aromas evolve towards spicy notes and end on a long & smooth finish.

Overall

This wine shines by the finesse & freshness of the bouquet, its florality and fruitiness (blackcurrant, blackberry). The palate shows a delicate hint of rose pepper. This wine seduces with its roundness and silky tanins. Well balanced.