“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-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 brisket, a lamb tagine, lentils with cilantro sauce, game stew, or a Saint-Félicien or Saint-Marcellin cheese...
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.
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 gave himself 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 right from their earliest days.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93 out of 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 example of barrel-aged wine.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 4 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, highlighted 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.
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Review by Mr. PASCAL T. Published on January 19, 2024
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Review by Mr. PASCAL D. Published on January 19, 2023
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Review by Mr. PATRICK G. Posted on 12/21/2022
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