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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, cocoa, mineral

Palate: plum, lavender, chocolate, medium tannins, earthy finish

A fruit-driven Cairanne from the Romero family; approachable, generous, and herb-accented with Grenache-dominant warmth.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick These Grenache-led southern Rhône reds are ripe and warm, with tannin that runs from soft to firm across the bottles. Their ripe fruit meets the salt of a mild, creamy blue like Vercors-Sassenage, and the cheese's fat softens the tannin.

How to serve Domaine La Soumade Cairanne

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 pork sausages, Provencal pizza with tomatoes and herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Soumade produces a range of wines from the Rasteau-Cairanne area. The Cairanne is their approachable everyday red from the neighbouring appellation.

  1. 1995La Soumade Cairanne first produced

Facts

Producer
Domaine La Soumade · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification
Cairanne AOC
Oak
Old foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 15-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Domaine La Soumade Cairanne

What does Domaine La Soumade Cairanne taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, cocoa, mineral. On the palate, plum, lavender, chocolate, medium tannins, earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A fruit-driven Cairanne from the Romero family; approachable, generous, and herb-accented with Grenache-dominant warmth.

When should I drink Domaine La Soumade Cairanne?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine La Soumade Cairanne?

Grilled pork sausages is the canonical pairing; Provencal pizza with tomatoes and herbs is the other strong match. Generous Grenache warmth and herb notes match rustic sausage dishes.

What grapes are in Domaine La Soumade Cairanne?

The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cairanne AOC.

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