Domaine Oratoire St Martin Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne Cuvee Prestige Rouge, Rhone, France

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The dense ruby/purple-hued 2010 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Prestige displays classic notes of kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice, incense and pen ink. This deep, rich, full-bodied wine should evolve for 7-8 years. It over-delivers for its price point and humble pedigree. (Not yet released)Probably the reference point for high quality Cairanne, this excellent estate has received many fine reviews from me in the past.Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191

Similarly styled, the dark ruby/plum/purple-colored 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Prestige offers aromas of figs, roasted Provencal herbs, forest floor, black cherries and black currants. Probably the reference point for high quality Cairanne, this excellent estate has received many fine reviews from me in the past.Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191

Composed of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, and aged in both foudres and 500-liter demi-muids, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Prestige is more fruit-driven than its 2006 counterpart. With silky tannins as well as sweet black currant, blackberry, charcoal, roasted herb, and scorched earth notes, this deep, fleshy, lavishly fruity 2007 should drink well for 5-6 years. This outstanding estate has been making fine wines for nearly as long as I have been writing The Wine Advocate.Importers: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800, and J & R Selections, Lansing, MI; tel. (517) 393-4441