“A new vintage from this estate, the 2018 Cairanne comes entirely from hillside plots and is composed of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah. It has a wonderful profile—full-bodied and alluring—with abundant aromas and flavors of blue and black fruits, licorice, and bouquet garni. It is a pure, balanced wine and a very interesting barrel-aged example.” (Jeb Dunnuck)
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Eye
Opaque purplish-garnet color
Nose
Highly complex, with notes of raspberry, spices, thyme, and rosemary
Palate
Dense and deep, with aromas of fruit, pepper, and garrigue; fine, well-ripened tannins; and a long finish that is both sunny and refreshing
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef tenderloin, a lamb tagine, lentils with cilantro sauce, a game stew, a Saint-Félicien or Saint-Marcellin...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, Michel & Tina Gassier’s 2018 Cairanne offers a stunning combination of dried herbs—mint, bay leaf, and rosemary—and tart red berries. It is medium-bodied, silky, and expressive, with a lovely texture that carries through to the slightly tannic finish. It should be ready to drink in 4 to 5 years.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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About the estate:
With a highly pragmatic approach and sound principles, Michel Gassier restructured the vineyard and equipped himself with the means to produce fine wines, both white and red. The prestigious vintages named Joseph Torrès reach their full potential after one to three years in the bottle, while the other wines can be enjoyed in their early years.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
A new vintage from this estate, the 2018 Cairanne comes entirely from hillside plots and is composed of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah. It offers a superb profile—full-bodied and alluring—with abundant aromas and flavors of blue and black fruits, licorice, and bouquet garni. It is a pure, well-balanced wine and a very interesting barrel-aged expression.