Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone

In the glass

Aroma: fresh red cherry, herbs, garrigue, light pepper, earthy mineral

Palate: raspberry, plum, herbs, soft tannins, clean finish

An unpretentious, honest CDR from the Faraud family in their characteristic old-foudre, no-intervention style; fresh cherry, herbs, and light minerality for everyday drinking.

What it pairs with

• Cheese omelette with herbs
  Light, fresh Grenache is ideal for simple egg-and-cheese dishes.
• Charcuterie with olives
  Herbal freshness and light fruit pair perfectly with Provencal charcuterie.

History

Domaine du Cayron's CDR is the entry wine of the Faraud family estate, sourced from their younger-vine CDR parcels in the same traditional style as their acclaimed Gigondas.

1. 1985 — Cayron CDR established as the Faraud family entry wine

Facts

Producer

Domaine du Cayron

Grapes

Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%)

Classification

Cotes du Rhone AOC

Oak

Old foudres; no new oak

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 12-18 at retail

Drinking window

1-4 from vintage

First vintage

1985

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