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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
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.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled duck sausage Cocoa and dark fruit notes pair well with duck charcuterie.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine Brusset Cairanne
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. 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.
- 1990Brusset Cairanne first produced as the estate red of the home appellation
- 2016Cairanne 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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