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Domaine Martin Cairanne 2017

Cairanne AOP

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  • Gold, Sunday Times Wine Club Vintage Festival, 2019

The southern Rhône, with its Mediterranean climate, produces some of France’s most appealing reds. Look out for wines from premium Cairanne, especially from the century old Domaine Martin. Made in a top vintage, this is a super silky warm fruit red.

The southern Rhône, with its Mediterranean climate, produces some of France’s most appealing reds. Look out for wines from premium Cairanne, especially from the century old Domaine Martin. Made in a top vintage, this is a super silky warm fruit red.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety bramble and cassis with spice and liquorice notes

Aroma

Liquorice and herbal scented black fruit

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine Martin Cairanne 2017

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

If you want generous, ripe fruit and spice in your wine, similar to a Châteauneuf but not quite the intensity and at a more friendly price, look for Cairanne. This cru village, just east of Orange, uses the same velvety Grenache grape, with a little Syrah. And this luscious red is from a brilliant vintage, at least as good as 2015. It’s from family owned Domaine Martin, founded in 1905 when Julien Martin bought a small plot of vines. Son Jules planted more vines and built a winery. Nowadays the estate is run by great grandsons David and Eric Martin, who have expanded the vineyards into many of the southern Rhône’s finest villages. With supple, spicy, bramble fruit, this is an ideal red for lamb or a herby casserole, or to enjoy on its own.

"Another fantastic offering from the Martin family’s award-winning range – rich, spicy and delicious" Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for the Rhône
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