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Domaine Gassier - Cairanne 2018

Cairanne|Red wine

3/5 (5 customers)

91-93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90/100

Robert Parker

Grenache

fruity

spicy

balanced

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“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, balanced wine and a very interesting barrel sample.” (Jeb Dunnuck)

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Estate

Domaine Gassier

Vintage

2018

Designation

Cairanne

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah

Regions

Limestone gravel, yellow marl, red clay, and sandy veins

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, followed by 5 weeks of fermentation maintained at 26°C with punch-downs

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in concrete tanks; bottled without fining or filtration

Alcohol content

15%

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 brisket, a lamb tagine, lentils with cilantro sauce, game stew, or a Saint-Félicien or Saint-Marcellin cheese...

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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 lingers into the slightly tannic finish. It should be ready to drink in 4 to 5 years.

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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.

Customer Rating

3/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on June 5, 2022

Domaine GASSIER offers a lovely Cairanne with a full-bodied, rich character, yet with tannins so fine and velvety that it reveals great depth and density of pure, juicy red and black fruit. The small percentage of Syrah adds pleasant spicy flavors, accented by black pepper, licorice, and violet notes that lend extraordinary freshness and lightness to the finish. Like the estate’s other wines, this Cairanne is also appealing for its attractive price. After decanting, pair it with a matured Simmental ribeye steak and house-made fries cooked in duck fat.