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

  • 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.

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. 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

Tags

dry full body grenache medium acid medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork price trade up still red syrah value pick
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