Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin - Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs blanc 2022
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
92/100
James Suckling
"A beautiful representation of the whites of the Rhône Valley!"
"Pleasant nose of peaches, white flowers, and lemons. Medium-bodied with an oily texture. Round and very textured with a savory and comforting finish [...]". A wine to be enjoyed young and savored with a citrus langoustine carpaccio or grilled fish with coarse salt!
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Eye
Pale green-tinged dress
Nose
Aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits
Mouth
Delicate and tense with beautiful minerality and a refreshing finish of white-fleshed fruits.
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with fresh goat cheese, citrus-marinated langoustine carpaccio, or grilled sea bass seasoned with coarse salt.
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
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 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 16.5/20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Pleasant nose of peaches, white flowers, and lemons. Medium body with an oily texture. Round and very textured with a savory and comforting finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or cellar.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD R. Published on 07/31/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN LUC L. Published on 04/08/2024
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