Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, cocoa, iron, warm spice

Palate: plum, chocolate, dried herbs, medium tannins, earthy finish

Estate Cairanne from Domaine Brusset; dark, cocoa-accented, and herb-driven from one of the Southern Rhone's most reliable Grenache appellations.

What it pairs with

  • Lamb stew with vegetables and herbs
    Generous Grenache-Syrah matches rustic Provencal lamb stew.
  • Grilled duck sausage
    Cocoa and dark fruit notes pair well with duck charcuterie.

How to serve Domaine Brusset Cairanne

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Lamb stew with vegetables and herbs, Grilled duck sausage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Domaine Brusset is headquartered in Cairanne, where the family farms old Grenache and Syrah across the village's clay-limestone soils. Cairanne was elevated to full AOC status in 2016.

  1. 1990: Brusset Cairanne first produced as the estate red of the home appellation
  2. 2016: Cairanne elevated from Cotes du Rhone Villages to full Cairanne AOC

Facts

Producer
Domaine Brusset · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification
Cairanne AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Cairanne

What does Domaine Brusset Cairanne taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, garrigue, cocoa, iron, warm spice. On the palate, plum, chocolate, dried herbs, medium tannins, earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Estate Cairanne from Domaine Brusset; dark, cocoa-accented, and herb-driven from one of the Southern Rhone's most reliable Grenache appellations.

When should I drink Domaine Brusset Cairanne?

Drink 2-8 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?

Lamb stew with vegetables and herbs is the canonical pairing; Grilled duck sausage is the other strong match. Generous Grenache-Syrah matches rustic Provencal lamb stew.

What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Cairanne?

The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cairanne AOC.

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