L'Oratoire St Martin Cairanne 'Reserve Des Seigneurs Rouge 2021

“This stunning Cairanne has a wonderful balance of complex Mediterranean herbs, wild blackberry fruit and candied orange peel character on the beautifully crafted medium- to full-bodied palate. Very long plush finish.” 93 points, James Suckling

“Blackberry fruit with a cool thread features on the nose, mixed herbs, raspberry coulis also present, has a smoke coolness. The palate presents a lucid stream of red fruits with garrigue-rosemary touches, stimulating notes late on. It shows definite promise and verve, energy.” 4/5 Stars,  John Livingstone-Learmonth, DrinkRhone.com 

“This is possibly the best domaine in the entire Côtes du Rhône-Villages area.  The wines are full, intense and concentrated, surprisingly sophisticated.  At less than half the price of a top Châteauneuf this Domaine offers splendid value for money.” Clive Coats, MW 

After a number of vintages, Grenache is back in the driving seat bringing here yet this wine offers more complexity than a single variety can offer. It shows the depth and power of the vintage with a complex, lifted, spicy nose that suggests blood orange, dark cherry fruits and spice. The palate is rich and powerful with deep plum, cacao powder and star anise. Old vine depth from 60 Year old vines at a competitive price.

''If you want to explore Southern Rhone Cru's that offer high quality, affordability and that will also age beautifully. than look to Cairanne, Lirac, and Gigondas for high quality, affordable, southern Rhône red wines.'' Michelle Williams, Forbes.com