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Domaine de l’Oratoire Saint-Martin covers 25 hectares located in the village of Cairanne only. Most of the vineyard is in the Northeast of the commune, at an altitude of 200 meters on steep hills in an area commonly called “the mountain” in the localities of Saint-Martin, Les Douyes and Coustias. The passion for wines, the estate’s history and unwavering commitment to the land motivates and inspires the family to make wines that are faithful to their origins and roots. From friends’ wines to high gastronomy wines, the knowledge and the variety of each of the grapes and soils allow the Domaine to produce a range of wine adapted to all the moments of sharing.

Terroir

The vineyard is located in the Southern Rhône valley, in the Cairanne appellation whose soils are very varied: these are soils ranging from the Plan de Dieu plain up to the upper hillsides of Cairanne. This cuvée is the sole product of the uppermost hillsides composed of clayish and highly calcareous soil. The vines are over 70-year-old and are farmed organically and biodynamically.

Vinification

Manual sorting of grapes in the vineyard then at the cellar. De-stemming without crushing and vinification for 18 days under trays for slow and controlled extraction. Wild yeasts. Maturing lasts for 12 to 18 months in oak casks depending on the vintage, then bottling is done without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes

A gastronomy wine, the "Haut-Coustias red" reveals the strength, density and personality of Cairanne’s upper hillsides. Its optimal drinking window is 6 to 10 years. The nose shows dark fruit and violet notes, while the mouth displays spicy and peppery.

Food Pairing

It will ideally pair with an Aubrac rib roast or a garlic-studded leg of lamb.

Appellation

Carianne

Sizes Available

750 ML

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