L'Ameillaud Cairanne (2012)
| Winery: | Domaine de l'Ameillaud |
| Region: | France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages » Cairanne |
| Varietal: | Grenache |
Rhône Wine
Located along a section of the Rhone river in southeastern France, this is really two regions.
The northern Rhone is primarily the land of Syrah. The white wines are made from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Here, the Rhone Valley narrows, forming steep terraces on which the vines grow. Cooled by the harsh mistral wind, this region has a continental climate. The major Syrah appellations are, roughly from north to south, Cote-Rotie, Condrieu (Viognier), Chateau-Grillet (Viognier; monopole), Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Cornas. Saint-Peray is a bit of an oddball here, producing white sparkling wines from Marsanne and Roussanne.
The southern Rhone has a milder climate that moves seamlessly into the Mediterranean climate of Provence. The red wines are made from Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsaut, and Mourvedre. The major appellations are Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Lirac, Vacqueyras, Costieres de Nimes, and Tavel. The last of these produces only rose wine. The whites Read more »
The northern Rhone is primarily the land of Syrah. The white wines are made from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Here, the Rhone Valley narrows, forming steep terraces on which the vines grow. Cooled by the harsh mistral wind, this region has a continental climate. The major Syrah appellations are, roughly from north to south, Cote-Rotie, Condrieu (Viognier), Chateau-Grillet (Viognier; monopole), Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Cornas. Saint-Peray is a bit of an oddball here, producing white sparkling wines from Marsanne and Roussanne.
The southern Rhone has a milder climate that moves seamlessly into the Mediterranean climate of Provence. The red wines are made from Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsaut, and Mourvedre. The major appellations are Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Lirac, Vacqueyras, Costieres de Nimes, and Tavel. The last of these produces only rose wine. The whites Read more »
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Varietals Produced in Rhône View all
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Muscat
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Marsanne
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Viognier
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Subregions of Rhône
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Ardèche
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Northern Rhône
The northern Rhone is a section of the river of the same name in the southeast of France. ...
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Costières-de-nîmes
Costieres de Nimes is the southernmost appellation in the Southern Rhone, just before it t...
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Côteaux du Lyonnais
The Coteaux du Lyonnais is an appellation created in 1984,although viticulture in the ares goes...
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Southern Rhône
Located along a southeastern section of the Rhone River, this area is home to prestigious ...
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Domaine Chante Cigale
Le Domaine de Chante Cigale is in the family since the XIX° century, where the generations of vin...
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Gabriel Meffre
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône 1999
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For the price, you will not find a better Cotes du Rhone - smooth and fruity, but with enough structure to stand up to a decent dinner. I prefer it is a social sipping wine with friends, but in any case, this is one of those $20 bottles that tastes like five times that much. Read More
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Maison Arnoux et Fils Cotes du Ventoux Vieux Clocher Blanc 2005
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Chapelle St Arnoux Gigondas 2003
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Great value for the money. I agree with several reviews that describe it as rough. It is rough or rustic if you're comparing to a chateauneuf du pape. Good acid. Red and black fruits. Long developing finish. I enjoyed it with a prosciutto, cheeses, and olives picnic. Read More
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October 2008
Chateauneuf du Pape. Cuvee Reservee. Domaine du Pegau Southern Rhone Meth 2000
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Rich and earthy, sort of a dark soil taste, blackberries and currants compliment mild sugars and slight acidity. Very low tannins betray a delicate wine, and I want that it be bolder. I still very much appreciate this kind of wine. Read More
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October 2008
Chateauneuf du Pape. Cuvee Reservee. Domaine du Pegau Southern Rhone Meth 2000
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Immediately a lovely meaty nose with bramble and baking spice notes greets the nose. Fairly complex with emerging notes of candy licorice, chalky earth, lavender, mint, and the tell-tale strawberry fruit of Grenache. Medium full in the mouth with a touch of obvious alcohol, roast herby and dry on the midpalate with good acidity and soft tannins ... Read More
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October 2008
Chateauneuf du Pape. Cuvee Reservee. Domaine du Pegau Southern Rhone Meth 2000
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Strong alcohol but very pleasant nose. Mellow and round flavor that numbs the mouth. Long and elegant silky finish. Extremely enjoyable. Tastes expensive. Read More
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October 2008
Chateauneuf du Pape. Cuvee Reservee. Domaine du Pegau Southern Rhone Meth 2000
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Deep, crushed fruit nose of dark red berries, spice and light oak. The palate is silky smooth, light but still manages to fill the mouth with a healthy amount of bright red fruits. The tannins on the finish are round, firm, balanced. This is simply delicious. Read More
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Raisin & l'Angle Fable 2004
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very different. tastes like flowers. does not hold up overnight Read More
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