Cairanne

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• A commune of 22.51 km² in the northern part of the southern sector of the Vallée du Rhône, with an elevation reaching 339 m at its northern end.
• Miocene soils of 'la Montagne de Ventabren': local sands known as 'safres', capped by marly formations and coarse gravels.
• Mediterranean climate with the Mistral blowing 120 to 160 days per year, capable of exceeding 110 km/h, keeping the vineyard healthy and free from disease pressure.

• Harvesting staggered by grape variety and sector, with mandatory sorting and blending at the cellar — a historic Cairanne know-how.
• Renowned since 1820; Cairanne was among the first communes, from 1953 onward, to append its name to Côtes-du-Rhône, then to Côtes-du-Rhône Villages in 1967.

• Reds: fine tannins, fruity aromas that evolve with age toward leather and truffle; wines of great ageing potential (10 years and beyond).
• Whites: fresh, with aromas of white fruits and flowers; recommended with fish, shellfish, or goat's cheese.

• The Mistral, by drying out the vineyard, reduces the risk of frost and promotes the accumulation of polyphenols in the grapes. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 28 juin 2018
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — Inter Rhône