"The wine is marked by juicy fruit and spices, with perfectly ripe grapes, the most precise among all the red wines presented this year. The wine also has the most harmonious texture and body. A luscious wine with well-integrated tannins." (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Dark red/purple dress
Nose
Aromas of ripe black fruits, violet, and nutmeg
Mouth
Powerful and dense, spicy and peppery character with roasted notes
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, red meat, Aubrac beef rib, garlic-studded leg of lamb...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
At the end of the 1980s, Frédéric and François Alary were among the few winemakers who literally reinvented Côtes-du-Rhône and its villages, bringing a level of exacting standards, sensitivity, and rigor to its production that were completely foreign to many of their colleagues. Over the following decades, they turned their estate into one of the most appealing and consistent ambassadors for Côtes-du-Rhône. With their 25 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines and an impressive heritage of old vines, they know how to craft wines that combine fullness and pleasure. Always solidly structured but without any harsh tannins, expressing ripe fruit with precision, their red wines are never better than after one to three years of aging, depending on the cuvée and vintage. As for the white wines, they blossom with smooth, full-bodied textures and discreet minerality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The wine is marked by juicy fruit and spices, with perfectly ripe grapes, the most precise among all the red wines presented this year. The wine also has the most harmonious texture and body. A pulpy wine with well-integrated tannins.
About the estate:
Frédéric and François Alary, who arrived in 1984, handed over the reins of this estate, which had belonged to the Alary family since the 17th century. Thanks to the efforts of the two brothers and their colossal work, the estate reached the pinnacle of success, thanks to respectful farming practices and precise wines, both white and red, from the beautiful terroir of Cairanne. With no one to take up the torch, the estate was sold in 2020 to the Abeille-Fabre family, owners of Château Mont-Redon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A textured, layered Cairanne with aromas of black fruit, wild herbs, roasted meat, and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well-structured and balanced with a harmonious structure and good concentration on the mid-palate. Precise and vibrant finish with excellent length. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92-94/100
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
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