Domaine Alary Cairanne 'la Brunote' Cote du Rhone Villages 2009

This domaine covers 25 hectares in the highly promising village of Cairanne. The village of Cairanne is now one of the best of the eighteen Côtes du Rhône Villages that are deemed good enough to show their name on the label and Denis Alary is without doubt amongst the top five producers of the appellation. The vineyards are split between the slopes of the village, known as the Font d'Estevenas and the plain that sweeps away towards Rasteau, Seguret, Sablet, Gigondas etc... The grapes from the slopes give freshness and complexity, whilst those from the plain give richness and power. The red wines from the estate come from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise. They are vinified traditionally in cement tank and then blended in old casks. Some of the cuvees will spend time in barrels so as to give an added sophistication.