La Côte Sauvage Cairanne, Boutinot - Magnum 2021

Cairanne is one of the Côtes du Rhône villages that can put its name on the label and generally delivers that extra bit of structure and balance than a regular issue Rhône red. This blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre shows off the intensity of cru vineyards, with careful winemaking and a touch of oak ageing making all the difference. Rich and full of dark red fruits, there’s morello cherry and a hint of cinnamon spice on the nose, while the palate brings dark plum, liquorice, chocolate, and a subtle hint of black tea. Smooth and full-flavoured, with soft tannins, it's complex, satisfying, and effortlessly elegant.

Rich and savoury, it's a great match for slow-roast lamb, herb-crusted pork, or even a lamb tagine - comforting dishes that play perfectly with its bold flavours and herby vibes.

Domaine Boutinot Rhône may only date back to 2010, but the team behind it has been sourcing and making wine in the southern Rhône for more than thirty years. Their home is now in the hills above Cairanne, where old-vine Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan are planted across a patchwork of clay-limestone slopes, stony terraces and sandy, saffre-rich soils. Low-intervention is their style, with native yeasts, long periods of cuvaison and gentle handling in the cellar, and a focus on blends that capture the character of the Côtes du Rhône, its villages and the Cairanne cru.