Retour Alary - Cairanne - La Jean de Verde - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Cairanne
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 95% Grenache & 5% Carignan
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, brilliant red.
Nose Complex and expressive, with notes of Morello cherry, blackcurrant, licorice and a hint of chocolate.
Palate A rich palate with a concentrated, spicy structure, supported by powerful, harmonious tannins.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Daube provençale, grilled prime rib with pickled peppers, duck parmentier.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Recognized by the RVF Guide, Domaine Alary delivers a series of impressive cuvées, praised for their purity, fruit quality, and finesse. A leading name in the Cairanne appellation, this historic estate continues to gain momentum. The work of Jean-Étienne Alary, who returned to the estate in 2016, is now widely celebrated, producing powerful yet refined reds that are both approachable and immediately enjoyable.
Wine The 2021 Red Cairanne La Jean de Verde is the standout of the vintage, according to Parker, who awarded it 94-96/100. Nearly 100% Grenache, from a parcel at 300 meters altitude, this concentrated and pure wine boasts seductive aromas of dark fruits, with an ultra-creamy, velvety, and indulgent texture. Vibrant, fresh, and long-lasting, it offers a luxurious and fully flavorful expression of Grenache, with radiant fruit. A true masterpiece!
Vinification Hand harvested. Destemming before vatting for 22 to 28 days. Pneumatic pressing. Aged for 12 months in demi-muids.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker: 94-96/100