Domaine Alary Vieilles Vignes Cairanne Rouge 2022

Domaine Alary Vieilles Vignes Cairanne Rouge 2022

Organically-Farmed. Syrah & Grenache. Average vine-age 55 years. Domaine Alary dates back to 1692 and is currently in the hands of Denis and Jean-Etienne Alary, the 10th and 11th generations of the family!

A distinct touch of black olive and licorice fills a rich and explosive nose. A soft palate showing sweetness. A touch of mocha, chocolate, adds to the complexity. Well-structured tannins enhance the body.

Food pairing: Veal grills or even lamb with Provencal spices, grilled vegetables or in the oven with olive oil and Provence herbs.

The vineyard is driven the most naturally as possible, according to the principles of organic agriculture. From the pruning to the harvest, the vines receive the best care as possible. The vines are sodded in order realize organic inputs and limit erosion. Stripping, disbudding and green harvesting enable to obtain an optimal maturation of the grapes. The yields are limited around 30 hectolitres per hectare.

Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck – “The 2022 Domaine Alary Vieilles Vignes Cairanne Rouge is incredibly floral, with notes of rose, red fruits, raspberries, spice, and some minerals all defining its aromatics. Medium-bodied and elegant on the palate, if a touch mid-weight, it’s nevertheless nicely balanced and seamless. This 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and 10% Carignan blend was aged 18 months in concrete vats and will drink well for 5-7 years.” (90 Pts)

John Gilman – “The 2022 Domaine Alary Vieilles Vignes Cairanne is made from its customary blend of sixty percent grenache, twenty percent syrah and ten percent each of mourvèdre and carignan. As was the case with the 2021 version, the 2022 again comes in at 14.5 percent octane. The wine delivers a superb aromatic constellation of raspberries, fruitcake, bonfire, pepper, garrigue, a complex base of soil and a gentle floral topnote redolent of roses. On the palate the wine is deep, complex, full-bodied and tangy, with superb depth of fruit at the core, firm, chewy tannins, fine focus and balance and a long, very promising finish. This is another 2022 that shows the influence of the drought in the concentrated aspect of its sugars, tannins and acids. It will demand plenty of time to soften up its tannins, but should be a good drink once it is ready to drink.” (90 Pts)