Domaine Alary - Cairanne - La Jean de Verde - White - 2023

Wine:

A blend of old-vine Clairette and Bourboulenc grown on south-facing clay hillside soils, 2023 Cairanne Jean de Verde White offers a beautifully Mediterranean profile, with notes of anise, hawthorn, and delicate white fruits. Fresh and lively, with hints of citrus and gentle spices, the wine’s texture is perfectly balanced by partial aging in oak barrels, adding depth while preserving its vibrant energy and a subtle saline edge. This is a white wine made for the table — ideally paired with white meats or fish in sauce.

Vinification:

Hand harvested at the end of August. Pressing of whole grapes. Fermentation in stainless steel vats and demi-muids. Aged for 8 months in stainless steel vats and demi-muids.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Expressive and intense with aromas of aniseed, acacia flowers, hawthorn and citrus notes.

Palate:

The initial taste is round and refreshing, with citrus notes evolving into a spicy character with a slightly toasted finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prawn risotto, grilled chicken fillet, salmon tartare with lemon zest.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Recently featured in the RVF Guide — France’s leading wine publication — Domaine Alary has been making waves with a series of charming, organically grown cuvées, praised for their honesty, vibrant fruit-driven aromas, and finesse.

Since returning to the family estate in 2016, following a winemaking journey through the Southern Hemisphere, Jean-Étienne Alary has propelled this historic Cairanne estate to new heights.

His work is now widely acclaimed, with red wines known for their powerful yet polished texture, offering immediate enjoyment, and beautifully crafted whites that are pure, precise, and impress with their mouthwatering persistence and mineral-driven length.