Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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 acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, kirsch, garrigue, pepper, earthy mineral

Palate: juicy cherry, dried herbs, mineral, medium tannins, long clean finish

Old-school, artisanal Gigondas from the Faraud family; pure Grenache-led fruit, excellent value, and uncompromising old-foudre tradition. A perennial insider favourite.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb kebabs with Provencal herbs
    Classic herb-and-cherry Grenache character matches grilled lamb.
  • Slow-cooked mutton with vegetables
    Traditional Gigondas with traditional Provencal mutton stew.
  • Tapenade on grilled bread
    Kirsch and mineral freshness pair well with olive tapenade.

How to serve Domaine du Cayron Gigondas

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. Grilled lamb kebabs with Provencal herbs, Slow-cooked mutton with vegetables, Tapenade on grilled bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Faraud family has made Gigondas the traditional way for decades; old foudres, no new oak, no filtration, and long maceration. Domaine du Cayron is one of the most honest and underrated estates in the appellation.

  1. 1970: Domaine du Cayron estate wine first bottled by the Faraud family

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Cayron · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (80%), Cinsault (10%), Syrah (10%)
Classification
Gigondas AOC
Oak
Old large foudres only; no new oak; very traditional
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1970

Frequently asked about Domaine du Cayron Gigondas

What does Domaine du Cayron Gigondas taste like?

On the nose, wild strawberry, kirsch, garrigue, pepper, earthy mineral. On the palate, juicy cherry, dried herbs, mineral, medium tannins, long clean finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Old-school, artisanal Gigondas from the Faraud family; pure Grenache-led fruit, excellent value, and uncompromising old-foudre tradition. A perennial insider favourite.

When should I drink Domaine du Cayron Gigondas?

Drink 5-15 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 Gigondas?

Grilled lamb kebabs with Provencal herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-cooked mutton with vegetables and Tapenade on grilled bread. Classic herb-and-cherry Grenache character matches grilled lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine du Cayron Gigondas?

The blend is Grenache (80%), Cinsault (10%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

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