Cairanne
Les Hautes Rives
Terroir
Bordered by the cliffs of blue marl and fine Miocene sands that overlook the river Aygues, the vines of Les Hautes Rives enjoy a hillside terroir at 200 m high, covered with light marl and pebbles.
Winemaking
Hand picked and vinified with simplicity in stainless steel vats and concrete tanks in order to keep all its original fruitiness and elegance. Fermentation for 14 days with unballasting and pumping over. Ageing in tanks only.
Tasting notes
Charming and full-flavoured, this red Cairanne offers a smooth combination of balance and freshness.
Valeurs Sûres
Varietal composition
60 % Grenache – 25 % Mourvèdre – 15 % Syrah
Cellar potential
5 years
Serving
17 °C
Food Pairing
Serve it at room temperature (17 °C) with a spicy lamb shoulder confit. Enjoy it now or within 5 years.
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Press & Awards
Vintage 2023
90/100 Wine Spectator
92/100 James Suckling
Vintage 2022
90/100 Jeb Dunnuck
90/100 Wine Spectator
92/100 James Suckling
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
92/100 Jamie Goode
Vintage 2021
**** Drink Rhône
92/100 James Suckling
15/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2020
***(*) Drink Rhône
89/100 Wine Spectator
Vintage 2019
93/100 James Suckling
Vintage 2018
90/100 Wine Advocate
89/100 Wine Spectator
* * * Drink Rhône
90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
89/100 Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2017
90/100 Wine Spectator
Vintage 2016
90/100 Wine Advocate
87/100 JebDunnuck.com
89/100 Wine Spectator
Vintage 2015
**** John Livingstone
89/100 Wine Spectator
89-91/100 Parker
Vintage 2014
90/100 Vinous
88/100 Wine Spectator
87/100 Parker