Domaine Constant-Duquesnoy
Cairanne AOP

Quintessence

Appellation : Cairanne AOP

Location : South-East France, 30km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Grapes : Grenache (40%), Syrah (45%), Carignan (10%), Viognier (5%)

Vines : Average of 25 years old

Wine Making : Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. 4 weeks maceration in vats.

Maturation : 8 months in oak barrels of one wine

Average Yield : 35 Hl/hectares

Alcohol : 14.5%

Serving temperature : 15℃ - 18℃

Potential Guard : Up to 10 years

Food / Wine matching : Red meat, bacon and cheese

tasting note

Eye – Attractive intense color with glints of purple-violet

Nose – Wild blackberries & bilberries but also plush blueberry and cherry fruit

Palate – Medium to full bodied, it shows ripe tannins, composed fruit and a sense of elegance

Overall – A spicy wine showing a wonderful freshness