In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 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
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.