2020 Oratoire Cairanne Reserve Des Seigneurs
$ 50.00 AUD
Oratoire is simply one of the greatest Estates in the Southern Rhône, a pioneer in biodynamics; low sulphur; the retention of old vines; and a producer of stupendous wines of depth, intensity, purity and terroir expression.
Region - The Rhône
Type - Red
Year - 2020
Winery - Northern and Southern Rhône
Grape - GSM
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
We’re in mini-Châteauneuf territory. There are hints of spiced plum jam plus a little game flavour from the Mourvèdre. The palate is rich, succulent, and packed with flavours of black fruit and wild berries laced with black olive and liquorice. A wine of the south! A weave of tannin brings a fine structure to balance the generosity. This is for those who like their Rhône with real horsepower. Decanting will only add to the pleasure.
Wine descriptors
Big and Rich, Juicy and Fruity, Minimal Intervention, Totally Smashable
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Herbals, Meaty, Spices, Candied Fruit, Tannins
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
Medium purple and ruby with a jolly, lifted and fruity nose of sweet ripe berries, plum jam, heady spice, savoury herbals and hints of venison. In the mouth it's punchy and drives with sweet pastille fruit, fresh plum, blackcurrant, licorice, black olive, bittersweet spice and zesty acidity that brings a lot of freshness. Fine tannins give texture and a touch of dryness. It's a wine that doesn't take itself too seriously, but with airtime this grows with complexity and elegance.
GSM
GSM is an abbreviation for a red blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre/Mataro grapes. With its origins in the Côtes du Rhône in France, this trio of grapes is a favourite in the Barossa Valley and makes juicy, deep and fruit forward expressions that age beautifully! A great match with BBQ.
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