Camille Cayran
Cairanne AOC Grande Réserve Blanc
The fruit for the Cairanne AOC Grande Réserve Blanc comes from the vineyards located on the Miocene era hillsides, north of the village, called locally the "Montagne du Ventabren" — the mountain of wind for bran, suggesting the ancients used the winds of this hill to toss grains to separate the chaff. Erosion has blended these limestone pebbles with a rare flint, alternating with marl. The vines are on south-facing slopes that bathe in the provençial sun, yet the winds keep the ripening curve on track to achieve beautiful balance (13% abv in 2023, for instance).
Enjoy now-2028. Serve at 10-12ºC. This wine works well as an aperitif but is especially winning with crab, lobster, scallops, prawns, and the like.
Region: Cairanne, Rhône Valley
Appellation: Cairanne AOC
Varietal/Blend: 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourbelenc, 10% Marsanne
ABV: 13.0%
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
Cellar: The grapes for this wine are directly pressed and cold stabilized at 4–6ºC before fermenting slightly warmer at 16–18ºC for varietal character. The wine is matured on the lees, enhancing texture while preserving freshness and complexity.
CSPC: 118589
Winemakers Note:
Yellow color with green reflections. Very expressive nose of peach, apricot with white flowers. Rich on the pallet with honey and lemon touches. Beautiful roundness and minerality. Well balanced and long finish. Perfect fit with sea-food, veal with honey sauce, Provencal-style dishes, grilled white meat. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
An elegant Cairanne, well balanced and structured, round and mineral. Excellent with sea food, Provencal-style dishes, grilled white meats. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
What the Critics are saying: []
Region: Cairanne, Rhône Valley
Appellation: Cairanne AOC
The fruit for the Cairanne AOC Grande Réserve Blanc comes from the vineyards located on the Miocene era hillsides, north of the village, called locally the "Montagne du Ventabren" — the mountain of wind for bran, suggesting the ancients used the winds of this hill to toss grains to separate the chaff. Erosion has blended these limestone pebbles with a rare flint, alternating with marl. The vines are on south-facing slopes that bathe in the provençial sun, yet the winds keep the ripening curve on track to achieve beautiful balance (13% abv in 2023, for instance).
Enjoy now-2028. Serve at 10-12ºC. This wine works well as an aperitif but is especially winning with crab, lobster, scallops, prawns, and the like.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourbelenc, 10% Marsanne
ABV: 13.0%
Vineyard: Camille Cayran Grande Réserve Cairanne AOC Blanc comes from hand-harvested south-facing vineyards at 98–339 meters altitude. The vines grow on stony limestone clay slopes with rare flint and marls, shaped by the warm Mediterranean climate and strong Mistral winds.
Cellar: The grapes for this wine are directly pressed and cold stabilized at 4–6ºC before fermenting slightly warmer at 16–18ºC for varietal character. The wine is matured on the lees, enhancing texture while preserving freshness and complexity.
CSPC: 118589
Winemakers Note: Yellow color with green reflections. Very expressive nose of peach, apricot with white flowers. Rich on the pallet with honey and lemon touches. Beautiful roundness and minerality. Well balanced and long finish. Perfect fit with sea-food, veal with honey sauce, Provencal-style dishes, grilled white meat. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
An elegant Cairanne, well balanced and structured, round and mineral. Excellent with sea food, Provencal-style dishes, grilled white meats. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
What the Critics are saying: []
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: France
Region: Cairanne, Rhône Valley
Appellation: Cairanne AOC
Climate:
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Varietal/Blend: 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourbelenc, 10% Marsanne
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 13.0%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 118589
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
