Domaine du Cayron Gigondas 2021
Domaine du Cayron · Domaine du Cayron
Domaine du Cayron makes Gigondas the way it's been made for generations — old vines, traditional winemaking, no fuss. The 2021 is expressive and balanced, with the kind of depth that comes from age-worthy Grenache on limestone soil. Outstanding value for Southern Rhône lovers.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant dominate, layered with dried herbs — thyme and lavender. A gentle violet floral lift sits above a base of warm, garrigue-scented earth.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied with a rustic but refined texture. Dark berry fruit carries through the midpalate, supported by fine-grained tannins and a subtle cedar note. There's a savory, almost gamey quality that speaks to the old-vine Grenache.
Finish
Long and earthy, with dark fruit lingering alongside dried herbs and a final whisper of toasted spice from the oak.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
- Vineyards
- Old vines on limestone and clay soils in Gigondas
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's dark fruit, herbal complexity, and earthy tannins are a natural match for slow-braised lamb seasoned with the same wild herbs that grow alongside the vines in Gigondas. Serve with a gratin dauphinois.
The Faravel family has farmed this 16-hectare estate in the heart of Gigondas for generations, using traditional whole-cluster fermentation and extended maceration to produce wines of remarkable purity from their old-vine Grenache parcels.
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