About the wine
This Southern Rhône red can help save this French wine village
- This robust and refined Reserve red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the sunny, windswept hillsides of the Southern Rhône abounds with flavors like black plum, blackberry, cherry and peppery spice.
- By funding Denis, you’re supporting the entire area and the 1000-year-old village of Cairanne — its winegrowers and winery — giving this under-the-radar region the limelight it deserves.
- Your support is essential to sustaining this tiny but mighty region for generations to come. Support Denis and his village — get your share of these 280 cases before they disappear.
Best before
Drink within 2 to 8 years after the harvest.
Temperature: 17° to 18°C.
Serving advice
Powerful red wines from Rhône should always have the time to decant for minimum 45 minutes.
Food match
Ideal for a special dinner; roasted duck breast, grilled piglet, roast pork, spicy turkey, boeuf bourguignon, roast or grilled beef and bull. Cheese.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
France
Rhone
Grenache
Smooth Red
14.5% ABV
750ml
Vegan
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Denis Crespo
In 2015, La Cave Cairanne was in need of a helping hand. Denis took the job as winemaker and turned this traditional French winery into a modern business that is producing spectacular wines.
As La Cave’s Head Winemaker, Denis turned Cave Cairanne into a thriving winery – and you’re helping him keep that legacy alive. By supporting Denis, you’re supporting the small village of Cairanne and giving its wines the limelight Denis knows they deserve.
For all Denis has achieved, he’s a humble man who simply loves to “make wines that give you easy, uncomplicated pleasure.” Don’t let his laissez-faire attitude fool you – his wines are one of France’s best kept secrets!
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