Camille Cayran AOC Gigondas

A Rhône Valley cru since 1971, Gigondas wines frequently seem better value than many Châteauneuf-du-Papes. Grown at higher altitude with more limestone, the appellation dictates more Grenache at 80% complemented by Syrah and to a lesser degree Mourvedre. This example is powerful with a silky texture and carries soft tannins. It’s surprisingly ready to drink and packed full of persistent dark fruit flavours, with hints of licorice, garrigue, pepper and clove. A superb wine that will not disappoint.

• 95 Points, Value Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 vintage)
• Best Value/Gold, CWSA 2024 (2022 vintage)

Founded in 1929, Cave de Cairanne is located in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley Crus, in the Vaucluse department, on the left bank of the Rhône, close to the main flagship appellations of the Côtes du Rhône including Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. The 65 winegrowers of the Cave pass on their passion for the land from generation to generation and work some 550 hectares of vines to produce quality wines with the Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Villages Plan de Dieu, Cru Cairanne, Cru Rasteau appellations as well as organic and sulfur-free wines.