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
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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.
How to serve Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cheese omelette with herbs, Charcuterie with olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone
What does Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone taste like?
On the nose, fresh red cherry, herbs, garrigue, light pepper, earthy mineral. On the palate, raspberry, plum, herbs, soft tannins, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short 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.
When should I drink Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone?
Cheese omelette with herbs is the canonical pairing; Charcuterie with olives is the other strong match. Light, fresh Grenache is ideal for simple egg-and-cheese dishes.
What grapes are in Domaine du Cayron Cotes du Rhone?
The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.