“This wine is characterized by juicy fruit and spices, with perfectly ripe grapes—the most precise among all the red vintages presented this year. It also boasts the most harmonious texture and body. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannins.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Dark red/purple dress
Nose
Aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, and nutmeg
Palate
Powerful and full-bodied, with spicy and peppery notes and hints of roasted flavors
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, red meats, an Aubrac ribeye, a leg of lamb studded with garlic…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In the late 1980s, Frédéric and François Alary were among the few winemakers who literally reinvented the Côtes-du-Rhône and its villages, bringing a level of exacting standards, sensitivity, and rigor to their production that were concepts entirely foreign to many of their peers. Over the following decades, they have made their estate one of the most appealing and consistent ambassadors of the Côtes-du-Rhône. With their 25 hectares cultivated biodynamically and an impressive heritage of old vines, they know how to craft wines that combine richness and pleasure. Always solidly structured yet without any harsh tannins, precisely expressing ripe fruit, 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 subtle 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
This wine is characterized by juicy fruit and spices, with perfectly ripe grapes—the most precise among all the red vintages presented this year. It also boasts the most harmonious texture and body. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannins.
About the estate:
Frédéric and François Alary, who arrived in 1984, have stepped down from their roles at the helm of this estate, which has belonged to the Alary family since the 17th century. Thanks to the efforts of the two brothers and their tremendous work, the estate reached its peak, producing wines of precision—both white and red—on this beautiful terroir in Cairanne through sustainable viticulture. With no one to carry on the legacy, the estate was sold in 2020 to the Abeille-Fabre family, the owners of Château Mont-Redon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the 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 framework and good concentration on the mid-palate. A precise, vibrant finish with excellent length. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or celller.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92–94 out of 100
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on August 23, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on January 6, 2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL J. Posted on March 3, 2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN MARC V. Published on 11/21/2023
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