Cairanne Tradition 2023, Domaine Alary, Rhone Valley, France

Minimum order: 6 bottles. We sell in cases of 6 or 12 to ensure you get the best deal, best price and best service.

With all their vineyards in Cairanne - since 1692 - Alary know something about Cairanne and this is their benchmark Cairanne red. 

'Tradition' is a blend of the typical terroirs and grape varieties that can be found in Cairanne. 
It's one of only 2 wines in their vineyard with Mourvedre* in the blend and it adds that bit of uummpp (how do you spell ummpphh?)

With a dark, purplish red, the strong color sets the tone. Delicate nose with intense black fruit aromas such as blackberry but also notes of liquorice. The palate is rich, aromatic and the tannins are well-built. Generous and supple, with a lingering finish where the ripe black fruit aromas blend with the spicy notes, brought by the Syrah.  It is big but aromatic and elegant, with beautiful finesse and balance .

Food pairing: A universal wine that will satisfy your guests. It will greatly pair with a vegetable casserole, a “Provencal” beef stew and other southern meals seasoned with thyme or rosemary.

*Mourvedre: An integral part of Southern Rhone wines but always as the lesser grape (although Ch de Beaucastel Chateauneuf has approx 30% in their wines) . It is the 'M' in GSM! The vine’s origins are almost certainly Spanish, probably in the Levante, where today the great majority of all the plantings in the world are concentrated.  As I have a son living in Valencia now, expect more Mourvedre/Mataro/Monastell wines on this site!

Alc. Vol. 14.5%
Last Tasted: March 2026