In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, black olive, dark spice, iron, minerality
Palate: concentrated plum, leather, tobacco, firm mineral tannins, long spicy finish
The prestige Cairanne from Brusset; higher Syrah content adds iron and structure, and the high-altitude parcels produce more concentrated, mineral fruit than the estate cuvee.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb rack with black olive crust
Olive and iron notes echo the wine's savoury mineral depth. -
Grilled entrecote with frites
Concentrated, structured Cairanne handles rich grilled beef excellently.
How to serve Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb rack with black olive crust, Grilled entrecote with frites. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Brusset's prestige Cairanne, from higher-altitude parcels near the Dentelles de Montmirail limestone escarpment. More structured and age-worthy than the estate Cairanne.
- 1995 — Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail first produced from high-altitude parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset
- Grapes
- Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Cairanne AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres and used demi-muids
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge
What does Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, black olive, dark spice, iron, minerality. On the palate, concentrated plum, leather, tobacco, firm mineral tannins, long spicy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The prestige Cairanne from Brusset; higher Syrah content adds iron and structure, and the high-altitude parcels produce more concentrated, mineral fruit than the estate cuvee.
When should I drink Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge?
Grilled lamb rack with black olive crust is the canonical pairing; Grilled entrecote with frites is the other strong match. Olive and iron notes echo the wine's savoury mineral depth.
What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge?
The blend is Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cairanne AOC.