"The Cairanne l'Excellence 2017 is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, aged in vats. It is a spicy wine, with notes reminiscent of cloves, cola, and allspice, as well as hints of clay soil. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, it is not overly fruity but remains appealing thanks to its savory nature and rich texture, with notes of coffee on the finish." (Wine Advocate)
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Eye
Deep ruby red
Nose
Complex, subtle aromas of chocolate-covered black fruits, fresh licorice, roasted herbs, blackberries, and cherries in brandy. An intoxicating blend of mocha and cooked spice notes layered over ripe black fruits.
Mouth
Concentrated and spicy, where volume and sweetness combine with fine tannins to form a coherent and indulgent whole. A beautiful texture with excellent extraction, fresh tannins offering a full-bodied, supple, and creamy wine, rich and opulent with a long mocha-latte finish.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
5 to 8 years old
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with all meats when young, such as lamb chops, leg of lamb, game, and cheeses at their peak.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2020 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Made from Grenache and Syrah grapes of venerable age, this cuvée offers a distinctive nose, combining jam, licorice, and leather. This character is reflected in a generous palate, slightly animalistic, with a strong structure and tannins that are still austere at this stage. This temperament will need to be tempered in the cellar.
About the estate:
The distant origins of the estate, located on the site of a priory, date back to the 12th century. The property has been in the same family for four generations. Jean-Jacques Beaumet has been at its helm since 1988. He cultivates 37 hectares on the heights of Cairanne.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 89-91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Cairanne l'Excellence 2017 is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, aged in vats. It is a spicy wine, with notes reminiscent of cloves, cola, and allspice, as well as hints of clay soil. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, it is not overly fruity but remains appealing thanks to its savory nature and rich texture, with notes of coffee on the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rating (2019 guide) 90-92/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
In the same vein as 2018, the Cairanne Excellence 2017 (60% Grenache and 40% Syrah aged in concrete) has a concentrated, medium to full-bodied profile with lots of black fruit, spice, chocolate, and meaty notes, as well as a fleshy, round, and opulent texture. Drink now or within the next 6 to 7 years.