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2017 Cairanne Cuvée Col du Débat Domaine Les Hautes Cances, Rhone France - Case of 6x75cl

Recently acquired by Domaine Pierre Amadieu, former owners, Annne-Marie and Jean-Marie Astart, hand crafted this exceptional wine from old vines and low yields (in some cases as low as 18 hectolitres per hectare, half the average yield in the Rhône). They mainly produce wines under the Cairanne AOC, a Côtes du Rhône Villages that recently gained its cru status joining Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. The ‘Col du Débat‘ vineyard is hi…

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2023 Domaine les Hautes Cances Cairanne Cru Blanc

…Sourced from plots on the terraces of the Aygues River, with soils composed of pebbles, clay, and fine sands. Hand-harvested in small containers. Direct pressing followed by fermentation under controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to retain freshness. Aromas of white flowers, peach and herbs. Round and complex on the palate with a refreshing acidity and a long finish….

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2019 Domaine Les Hautes Cances Cairanne Vieilles Vignes

Grapes are harvested by hand, in small containers, and then transferred to a wooden vat by gravity after a total de-stemming. The vinification continues with a delicate infusion of marc for 21 days (little pumping over, no delestage). The vinification continues with a delicate infusion of marc for 21 days (little pumping over, no delestage). Intense prune and cherry fruit with earthy aromas balanced by herbal notes, the palate has licquorice, spi…

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2019 Domaine les Hautes Cances Cairanne Cuvée Col du Débat

The ‘Col du Débat’ vineyard is situated high up on the slopes of the Ventabren Massif, with 60-year-old vines grown on this north-facing slope. Grapes are hand-harvested. After destemming, fermentation with local yeasts in large cement vats, without pumping over or racking. Fermented in old oak Burgundy barrels. The wine undergo no fining or filtering and are aged for two years before bottling without filtration. Elegant nose with notes of redcur…

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2023 Domaine Les Hautes Cances Cairanne

Grapes are hand-harvested into small containers, fully destemmed, and gently transferred by gravity into wooden vats. Fermentation is carried out delicately, with a light infusion of the marc for 12 to 15 days, minimal pumping over, and no délestage. The wine is aged for 12 months in tuns and bottled unfiltered. The nose is intensely fruity, with aromas of redcurrant and blackberry jam layered with delicate woody notes. The palate is full and sil…

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2020 Domaine Les Hautes Cances Côtes du Rhône

Hand-harvested grapes are fully destemmed and gently transferred by gravity into concrete vats. Fermentation takes place over 15 days using traditional methods and native yeasts, with no fining. The wine is aged for 3 months in vats, then 12 months in 3- to 4-year-old Burgundy oak barrels, and bottled unfiltered. This deep red wine opens with aromas of red berries and candied black fruits. The palate is smooth and rounded, offering a harmonious b…

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