In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, warm spice, garrigue, licorice, earthy mineral
Palate: plum, tobacco, chocolate, medium tannins, clean finish
Approachable, reliable Cairanne from one of the appellation's well-established estates; generous fruit, good structure, and excellent value.
What it pairs with
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Boeuf bourguignon
Warm dark fruit and structure work with rich, braised beef. -
Grilled lamb brochettes
Herb-accented Grenache is a natural match for skewered lamb.
How to serve Domaine de la Presidente 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. Boeuf bourguignon, Grilled lamb brochettes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine de la Presidente is one of the larger and more traditional estates in Cairanne, founded by the Aubert family. The estate produces wines from Cairanne, Rasteau, and Cotes du Rhone.
- 1978 — La Presidente estate established in Cairanne by the Aubert family
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Presidente
- Grapes
- Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Cairanne AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Presidente Cairanne
What does Domaine de la Presidente Cairanne taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, warm spice, garrigue, licorice, earthy mineral. On the palate, plum, tobacco, chocolate, medium tannins, clean finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Approachable, reliable Cairanne from one of the appellation's well-established estates; generous fruit, good structure, and excellent value.
When should I drink Domaine de la Presidente 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 de la Presidente Cairanne?
Boeuf bourguignon is the canonical pairing; Grilled lamb brochettes is the other strong match. Warm dark fruit and structure work with rich, braised beef.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Presidente Cairanne?
The blend is Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cairanne AOC.