2018 Pierre Amadieu Cairanne 'Les Hautes Rives'

Pierre Amadieu

France / Côtes du Rhône / Pierre Amadieu

60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah. Bordered by the cliffs of blue marl and fine Miocene sands that overlook the river Aygues, the vines of Les Hautes Rives enjoy a hillside terroir at 200m altitude, covered with light marl and pebbles.
Handpicked and simply vinified in stainless steel vats and concrete tanks in order to keep all its original fruitiness and elegance. Fermentation for 14 days with pumping over. Ageing in tanks only.
Charming and full-flavoured, this red Cairanne offers a smooth combination of balance and freshness.

December, 2020

Joe Czerwinski

Wine Advocate

90 points

Often overlooked in the Amadieu lineup, the 2018 Cairanne les Hautes Rives is another terrific value. A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, it offers up dark, earthy scents reminiscent of black cherries, plums and cola, while being full-bodied, round and generous on the palate, with a supple, slightly velvety finish.

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About Pierre Amadieu

Pierre Amadieu is a family-owned domaine established in 1929 in the village of Gigondas. Wines are made, matured and bottled on the estate, which now covers 140 hectares. Pierre is in charge of winemaking and maturation, while his uncle Claude runs the vineyard. The vines are mostly planted on hillsides between 230m and 500m up, facing north-northwest and surrounded by 200 hectares of garrigue and holm oaks. The exposure gives good aeration and avoids excessive sun in full summer, with extended ripening lending the wines freshness, depth and complexity. The wines are vibrant modern Rhônes, very restaurant-friendly and eminently drinkable.

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