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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

Winemaking

Traditional vinification 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 brandied cherries. An intoxicating blend featuring notes of mocha and baked spices that layer over ripe black fruits

Palate

Concentrated and spicy, with body and sweetness combined with refined tannins to create a harmonious, indulgent wine. A beautifully structured wine with excellent extraction; fresh tannins give rise to a full-bodied, supple, and creamy wine that is 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 young with all types of meat, such as lamb chops, leg of lamb, and game, and with cheese when at its peak

More information at Domaine Saint Andéol

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (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 through to the palate, which is generous and slightly earthy, with a firm structure and tannins that are still austere at this stage. It will need time in the cellar to mellow.

About the estate:

The estate, located on the site of a former priory, traces its origins back to the 12th century. The property has been in 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

Rated wine (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 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.

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