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.

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
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

Tags

cinsault dry full body grenache hidden gem medium acid medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old vines old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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