£22.50 per bottle
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Denis Alary’s wines are benchmark Southern Rhônes: Grenache makes up the majority of the vines planted on the 29ha of vineyards, Denis also has an old plot of Syrah that is used judiciously in the cuvée ‘L’Estévenas’. Since 2016, Denis has been joined on the estate by his wine-passionate son Jean-Etienne following the latter’s travels in Australia and in New-Zealand. Driven by Jean-Etienne, the estate is now also moving towards biodynamic cultivation.
A classic Cairanne ensemble: predominantly Grenache (around 60 %), supported by Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. Vines grown on a mix of limestone and clay soils, surrounded by garrigue scrub. Harvested exclusively by hand, to allow sorting in the vineyard and another trie at the entrance to the cellar. Old vines, hand-picked and harvested, gently processed to preserve their character.
Tasting Note: A deep purplish‑red core and on the nose, delicate yet pronounced aromas of ripe blackberries mingle with liquorice and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is rich and aromatic, offering a dark fruit flavours framed by spicy undertones with silky, well-structured tannins. The wine unfolds with generosity and suppleness.
Food match: With vegetable casseroles or beef daube.
