"A nose of black olive tapenade, olives, anchovies, and olive oil. The tannins are ripe and coat the mouth, the acidity is well integrated, the purity is great, and the finish is long. This is a very pleasant and expressive Cairanne that transports you to Provence." (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Very complex black berries with pronounced spicy notes, pepper
Mouth
Structured, good length, silky tannins, excellent aromatic persistence
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meats, game, rabbit with basil, Portobello mushrooms, gnocchi with Bolognese sauce, Abondance cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Laurent, André's grandson, now at the helm of the estate, produces a wide range of wines from nearly 70 plots, including terraced vineyards in the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail. This fragmentation proves to be an advantage during the blending stages. It should be noted that the 2017 vintage was somewhat turbulent.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Aromas of black olive tapenade, olives, anchovies, and olive oil. The tannins are ripe and coat the palate, the acidity is well integrated, the purity is great, and the finish is long. This is a very pleasant and expressive Cairanne that transports you to Provence. Currently in the process of converting to organic farming.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Seventy-eight south-facing terraces make up this 70-hectare vineyard located below the Dentelles de Montmirail. Created in 1947 by André Brusset, then managed by his son Daniel, it is now run by his grandson Laurent. The estate is present in five AOCs and produces a total of 14 different wines. A sure bet in Gigondas and Cairanne.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Laurent Brusset's estate now covers 70 hectares, based in the village of Cairanne but extending to Ventoux and into the Dentelles above Gigondas. Founded by his grandfather in 1947, the winemaking here is modern but balanced, with a mix of vats, demi-muids, and barrels used, depending on the cuvée. Similarly, some wines are entirely destemmed or entirely whole cluster, with a mixture used for others. "When you have great ripeness," Brusset explained, "it's better to keep the stems." In the entry-level wines, Brusset aims for drinkability, but in the higher-level cuvées, he seeks complexity and aging potential. "Sixteen is a very beautiful vintage," Brusset said. "It has good balance, great acidity." In 2017, there is about half a degree more alcohol and lower acidity. His yields in Cairanne averaged only 20 hectoliters per hectare, the smallest he has ever seen. So he adjusted his extraction accordingly, doing no punch-downs and only very gentle pumping, to avoid extracting harsh tannins.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Tasting Review
About the estate:
A fan of powerful wines, he opted for an infused style. Located in Cairanne, the Brusset estate cultivates 70 hectares of vines across five appellations. For a long time, Laurent Brusset produced powerful wines, seeking density in winemaking through extensive extraction. Today, he works more with infusion to obtain finer wines. His conversion to organic farming two years ago required considerable labor on the hillsides he cultivates, which are difficult to mechanize. But for him, the crucial point remains the optimal ripeness of the grapes at harvest. It is therefore not surprising that we were seduced by his beautiful wines, bursting with generous fruit.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20
About wine:
Expressive, rounded nose with notes of licorice and spices. Rich palate with notes of red fruit, firm tannins, and an appealing layer of wild berries with hints of licorice. Appealing, structured finish.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE H. Published on 11/14/2025
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