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Domaine Saint Andéol - Cairanne L'Excellence 2017

Cairanne|Red wine

3.9/5 (17 customers)

90-92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89-91/100

Robert Parker

Cité

Hachette

spicy

velvety texture

red meat

game

cheeses

"A wine with character"

“The 2017 Cairanne l’Excellence is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, aged in tanks. 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 character and rich texture, with notes of coffee on the finish.” (Wine Advocate)

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Estate

Domaine Saint Andéol

Vintage

L'Excellence

Vintage

2017

Designation

Cairanne

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 40% Syrah, vignes âgées de 30 à 80 ans

Terroirs

Terraced clay-limestone slopes, rich in rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Making

Traditional method with destemming; each grape variety is vinified separately, with a fermentation period of 28 days

Livestock Farming

In a concrete tank

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep ruby red

Nose

Complex, with subtle aromas of chocolatey black fruits, fresh licorice, roasted herbs, blackberries, and cherries steeped in brandy. An intoxicating blend with notes of mocha and toasted spices that layer over ripe black fruits.

Palate

Concentrated and spicy, with body and sweetness combined with fine tannins to create a harmonious and indulgent whole. A beautifully structured wine with excellent extraction; fresh tannins give it a full-bodied, supple, and creamy character—rich and opulent, with a long mocha-latte finish.

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2025

Guard

Ages 5 to 8

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with all types of meat when young—such as lamb chops, leg of lamb, and game—and with cheese when at its peak

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2020 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Made from Grenache and Syrah vines of venerable age, this cuvée offers a distinctive nose, with notes of jam, licorice, and leather. This character carries over to the palate, which is generous and slightly animal-like, with a firm structure and tannins that are still austere at this stage. This intensity will need to mellow with cellaring.

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 passed down within the same family for four generations. Jean-Jacques Beaumet has been at the helm since 1988. He cultivates 37 hectares on the hills above Cairanne.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2017 Cairanne l'Excellence is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, aged in tanks. It is a spicy wine, with notes reminiscent of cloves, cola, and allspice, as well as hints of clay. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, it is not overly fruity but remains appealing thanks to its savory character and rich texture, with notes of coffee on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90–92/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Much like the 2018 vintage, the 2017 Cairanne Excellence (60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, aged in concrete tanks) has a concentrated, medium- to full-bodied profile featuring abundant black fruit, spices, chocolate, and meaty notes, along with a fleshy, round, and opulent texture. Best enjoyed upon release and over the next 6 to 7 years.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 17 reviews