Introducing Cave de Cairanne

Together, Camille Cayran’s farmers work 550 hectares of vines in the appellations Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu, Cru Rasteau, Cru Gigondas, Cru Vacqueyras, Cru Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and, of course, Cru Cairanne, their main area. 

Simply put: The farming is beautiful, the grapes are picked at the very end of their ripening period, the sorting and selection is drastic, the winemaking is attentive and calibrated to perfection without any shortcuts, and the final product is delicious.

AB CSPC/SKU # 871179

2021 L'Insouciante Blanc

Côtes du Rhône AOC

Insouciante, French for the happy-go-lucky-care-free spirit embodied by these wines. A pale and shining gold hued Rhône white, classically styled with all the tell tale notes of the style: a superb, fruit forward nose of stone fruit, citrus, white flowers, white pepper, and herbs de provence. The palate, a remarkable roundness in the mouth, finishing with floral notes of apple blossom and honeysuckle and a gentle acidity that gives freshness and balance. Beautiful with asparagus, scallops, grilled fish, and Indian cuisine. Best enjoyed at 12-13º.

• Varietal/Blend: 50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussane, 20% Marsanne
• Fermentation: Grapes gently pressed and left to macerate on their skins for 4-6 hours before being racked for a temp controlled fermentation at 14-18ºC for 20 days.
• Vineyard & Vine Age: Grapes from organic vineyards on the left bank of the Rhône in the Cru Cairanne on terraces over the Aygues tributary to the west. Soils of gravel, clay, and fine sand with excellent exposure to the sun. 45hl/ha yield.
• ABV: 13.5%
  

AB CSPC/SKU # 871180

2021 L'Insouciante Rosé

Côtes du Rhône AOC

Insouciante, French for the happy-go-lucky-care-free spirit embodied by these wines. This rosé is robed in a gorgeous pink hue. In the glass, a lovely aroma of fresh fruit, crushed strawberries, and fresh peeled bananas with a hint of english candy. Beautifully balanced with a round mouthfeel a longer finish than one often expects from a rosé. Best enjoyed at 14ºC.

• Varietal/Blend: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
• Fermentation: 100% direct pressed with cold-settling at 5° for 48 hours followed by a temperature controlled cool fermentation at 14°C.
• Ageing: Stainless steel.
• Vineyard & Vine Age: Grapes from organic vineyards on the left bank of the Rhône in the Cru Cairanne on terraces over the Aygues tributary to the west. Soils of gravel, clay, and fine sand with excellent exposure to the sun. 45hl/ha yield.
• ABV: 13.5%

AB CSPC/SKU # 871181

2020 L'Insouciante Rouge

Côtes du Rhône AOC

Insouciante, French for the happy-go-lucky-care-free spirit embodied by these wines. A gentle garnet hue exhaling aromas of red and black fruit supported by a spicy note and hints of garrigue—how does one pin down the flavour of Grenache? In the mouth, the Insouciant shows powerful high volume blackberries and figs with plenty of big rounded tannin. For the die hard lovers of big red's, this is a terrific BBQ wine, charcuterie wine, and a treat on its own. Best served at 16ºC.

• Varietal/Blend: 100% Grenache
• Fermentation: Pre-fermentation cold soak of 48 hours, then fermented for six weeks in concrete with daily cap management via a combination of delestage, pigeage, and remontage according to how Denis Crespo feels the ferment is going. No sulphites until time of bottling.
• Ageing: Aged 10 months in concrete.
• Vineyard & Vine Age: Grapes from organic vineyards on the left bank of the Rhône in the Cru Cairanne on terraces over the Aygues tributary to the west. Soils of gravel, clay, and fine sand with excellent exposure to the sun. 45hl/ha yield.
• ABV: 14.5%

AB CSPC/SKU # 871182

2021 Sans Soufre Ajouté 

Cairanne AOC

A big bold red for the natty gang, this living wine is well structured with robust, well ripened tannins coating the opulent palate without being austere at all. On the contrary, expect juicy fresh berries and effusive red fruit dancing with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate. The length and complexity speak for themselves, a beautiful wine at a stunning price. Serve at 17ºC.

• Varietal/Blend: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah
• Fermentation: Pre-fermentation cold soak of 48 hours, then fermented for six weeks in concrete with daily cap management via a combination of delestage, pigeage, and remontage according to how Denis Crespo feels the ferment is going. No sulphites until time of bottling.
• Ageing: Aged 10 months in concrete.
• Vineyard & Vine Age: Hand harvested from Cairanne vineyards located on south-facing Miocene slopes north of the village — Erisoion has combined the mass of limestone pebbles with a rare flint that alternates with marl. Organic farming. Sorted vigorously. 25-40 year old vines. 30hl/ha yield.
• ABV: 15.0%

AB CSPC/SKU # 871183

2020 La Réserve 

Rasteau AOC

A classically styled GSM that shows Rasteau in all its newfound glory, being so recently elevated to its own cru (not unlike Cru Cairanne). The colour is a gorgeous carmine red. A powerful nose shows crushed blueberries, black olives, violet petals, marzipan, garrigue herbs, and black truffle with a silky palate and terrific structure. The palate carries out as the nose promises with additional notes of spiced olives, black cherry, and nutmeg. Best served at 18ºC and a beautiful pairing for lamb, bison, and game. Drinking window: 2-8 years. 92 points, Decanter.

• Varietal/Blend: 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre
• Fermentation: Pre-fermentation cold soak of 48 hours, then fermented at 16-20ºC for six weeks in concrete with daily cap management via a combination of delestage, pigeage, and remontage according to how Denis Crespo feels the ferment is going.
• Ageing: Aged 10 months in concrete.
• Vineyard & Vine Age: Hand harvested. Organic vineyards in Rasteau. Sorted vigorously. 25-40 year old vines. 32hl/ha yield.
• ABV: 15%