In the glass
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
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Grilled pork sausages
Generous Grenache warmth and herb notes match rustic sausage dishes. -
Provencal pizza with tomatoes and herbs
Herb and fruit notes pair naturally with herb-topped pizza.
How to serve Domaine La Soumade Cairanne
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 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.
- 1995 — La Soumade Cairanne first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine La Soumade
- 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.