Fantastic blind tasting. 94 points for a 20 buck wine is mind blowing and dont let anyone dismiss this just as grade inflation! Cairanne QPR is phenomenal. Fully deserved that it got it's own AOC label, the identity should help the producers build brand and reputation. More sales, more investment, better products (hopefully).
@@drmatthewhorkey This is what I admire most about you, just finding the wine that honestly tastes the best, in affordable prices, for most people. Bias does seem to be a giant obstacle, when trying to find wines that taste good, versus wines "with good taste," to borrow a line from an old tuna fish commercial. I am not one to just randomly subscribe to channels. I like to see what people are about, before I subscribe, and have been watching yours, as I have the chance, the past few days, so I'm subbing now.
You can find several value gems among the wines of southern Rhone. Some 'Village' wines offer really good value and among the Cru's there are still some real bargains to be had. Unfortunately Gigondas has gone through the roof as of lately, but look for the lesser known Cru's like Cairanne, Lirac, Rasteau, Beaume de Venise and Vacquerays. Most of the wines are good quality and you will often find wines that are exceptional quality - at less than half the price of comparable CDPs.
Another informative video, thank you Dr. Matt. I haven't tried these wines, but certainly will seek them out. I'm curious about the significance of crest on some bottles. When I hear some refer to Cotes du Rhone it brings me back to the South African marketing genius with Goats Do Roam.
I tasted Domaine Fond Croze after a recommendation from Bob Paulinski, I am always impressed by those blends and how well they can integrate the high alcohol levels found in these hotter climates. Very affordable as well for the quality, I think I paid in the low to mid 20s, similar to the Cru Bourgeois you find in Bordeaux, it seems to be the perfect sweet spot for quality per $ spent.
Great stuff! Need to pick up one or two of these.. There is baumes de venice AOC - I think they are really underrated. Great value red wines next to the whites.
Love to see you doing some videos focusing on other areas of CdR, I haven't come across a lot of Cairanne in my area. But still great to learn more about this area. For me personally one area I've had some pretty good luck in getting nice CdR at decent prices is Beaumes de Venise.
@@drmatthewhorkey yes! I'm not much if a sweet wine person. So I was surprised to find that out afterwards lol. Although the CdR I've come across there haven't been sweet.
Great video! I need to go out and get me some Cairanne ASAP. I see I can get a Domaine de la Presidente (not vielles vignes though) for 10,80€ here in Germany.
I like all southern Rhone wines and some of the best appellations besides Chateauneuf du pape and Gigondas is Cairanne and Rasteau. I especially like Domaine Alary from Cairanne. I have some of their wines in my cellar. I like fond de Estevanasmost. 50% Syrah and 50 Grenache. It's an amazing value. I tasted the 2019 recently. A really great wine.
i really want to try CDF but a $35 bottle being ‘entry level’ is just not in my budget, super helpful video! i’ll keep an eye out for one of these alternatives
fantastic tasting! i see these wines at wine shop and especially the brusset. wondering if they age as well as the C du PAPE? ive aged the gigondas and thry dont age so well.
Thanks Matthew - I love CdP but can't indulge in it often. I've enjoyed some Cote du Rhone wines that were nice - and relatively inexpensive - but not in the same league as a good CdP. I'll look for that Dom. de la Presidente: sounds like the answer to a poor man's prayers.
A fun video idea could be a tasting of Brézème that is the extreme south of the northern Rhône and is predominantly Syrah. Affordable and robust wines.
As a fellow CDP lover, I wonder what style of CDP you are comparing these to, considering CDP producers can be quite diverse in terms of blend mix and amount of fruit versus spicy earthy tones. I guess it would be fair to compare to similar price range CDPs, since there are a few within the $20-40 price range that’s decent.
I think that region was in Star Wars 😂. Seriously, never heard about until this video. I like southern Rhône wines but I really wish the abv was lower.
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Fantastic blind tasting. 94 points for a 20 buck wine is mind blowing and dont let anyone dismiss this just as grade inflation! Cairanne QPR is phenomenal. Fully deserved that it got it's own AOC label, the identity should help the producers build brand and reputation. More sales, more investment, better products (hopefully).
I was quite shocked, excellent wine. Blind tasting takes a lot of bias out
@@drmatthewhorkey This is what I admire most about you, just finding the wine that honestly tastes the best, in affordable prices, for most people. Bias does seem to be a giant obstacle, when trying to find wines that taste good, versus wines "with good taste," to borrow a line from an old tuna fish commercial. I am not one to just randomly subscribe to channels. I like to see what people are about, before I subscribe, and have been watching yours, as I have the chance, the past few days, so I'm subbing now.
Loved the video again. And fortunately it fits realy good in to my plan to get to know the rhone better. So I am realy excited 😊
Ahhhh nice and enjoy!
You can find several value gems among the wines of southern Rhone. Some 'Village' wines offer really good value and among the Cru's there are still some real bargains to be had. Unfortunately Gigondas has gone through the roof as of lately, but look for the lesser known Cru's like Cairanne, Lirac, Rasteau, Beaume de Venise and Vacquerays. Most of the wines are good quality and you will often find wines that are exceptional quality - at less than half the price of comparable CDPs.
There are lots of value buys in the Southern Rhône for sure!
Was waiting eagerly for this. It's great bang for the buck. Beautiful wines. My wine rack is about half full of various Cairannes!
Ahhh you’re in the know!
Whaaal ! Great selection ! Some Vacqueyras are good also ! Cheers !
You’ll see some on the channel soon!
Fascinating! Excellent breakdown for a village of which I’ve never heard. Would love to see a comparable video of Lirac (personal fave).
You will see some Lirac wines soon. I think the quality overall in Cairanne is higher though and that’s why I focused on it
Another informative video, thank you Dr. Matt. I haven't tried these wines, but certainly will seek them out. I'm curious about the significance of crest on some bottles. When I hear some refer to Cotes du Rhone it brings me back to the South African marketing genius with Goats Do Roam.
Thank you. Cairanne has it’s own crest just like CdP and Gigondas
I tasted Domaine Fond Croze after a recommendation from Bob Paulinski, I am always impressed by those blends and how well they can integrate the high alcohol levels found in these hotter climates. Very affordable as well for the quality, I think I paid in the low to mid 20s, similar to the Cru Bourgeois you find in Bordeaux, it seems to be the perfect sweet spot for quality per $ spent.
Yes the quality can be through the roof
Great stuff! Need to pick up one or two of these..
There is baumes de venice AOC - I think they are really underrated. Great value red wines next to the whites.
Yep I am familiar with them but I don’t think the quality is as consistent overall as Cairanne.
Never had a Cairanne. Now, it's in my list.
Niceee, you will enjoy!
Love to see you doing some videos focusing on other areas of CdR, I haven't come across a lot of Cairanne in my area. But still great to learn more about this area. For me personally one area I've had some pretty good luck in getting nice CdR at decent prices is Beaumes de Venise.
Ahhh that's a good cru, it was historically a place for sweet VdN wines
@@drmatthewhorkey yes! I'm not much if a sweet wine person. So I was surprised to find that out afterwards lol. Although the CdR I've come across there haven't been sweet.
The sweet wine made there historically was a fortified Muscat
These can definitely be enjoyable and affordable choices that can be enjoyed early on in most cases.
and these special cuvées should do well in the cellar, at least in the medium term!
Love the Brusset, especially this cuvee!
Ahhh you know it!
Great video! I need to go out and get me some Cairanne ASAP. I see I can get a Domaine de la Presidente (not vielles vignes though) for 10,80€ here in Germany.
ahhhhhh nice price!
I like all southern Rhone wines and some of the best appellations besides Chateauneuf du pape and Gigondas is Cairanne and Rasteau. I especially like Domaine Alary from Cairanne. I have some of their wines in my cellar. I like fond de Estevanasmost. 50% Syrah and 50 Grenache. It's an amazing value. I tasted the 2019 recently. A really great wine.
Alary was supposed to be in the tasting but there were some problems getting the wines to me
In England Aldi sell an entry level Cairanne bottled by by Boutinot for just £8.99
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i really want to try CDF but a $35 bottle being ‘entry level’ is just not in my budget, super helpful video! i’ll keep an eye out for one of these alternatives
Yes you can get a lot of value in Cairanne.
fantastic tasting! i see these wines at wine shop and especially the brusset. wondering if they age as well as the C du PAPE? ive aged the gigondas and thry dont age so well.
I prefer to drink Rhone blends younger and up to 7 years w age
Thanks Matthew - I love CdP but can't indulge in it often. I've enjoyed some Cote du Rhone wines that were nice - and relatively inexpensive - but not in the same league as a good CdP. I'll look for that Dom. de la Presidente: sounds like the answer to a poor man's prayers.
Awesome but don’t hesitate on Cairanne overall. It’s a village where the quality is very high across the board!
There is virtually none of this in the Japanese market currently (unfortunately!). Thank you for highlighting such good wines
Went to Japan twice this year and now I will never try to find decent wine In Japan again
@@MYWINEEXPERIENCE it isn't easy at all, though not impossible. What were you seeking/what happened?
Ahhh sorry to hear!
Top! Thank you!!!!
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just purchased these glasses
I hope you enjoy them!
I'd suggest a tasting of Saint Joseph Northern Rhone wines. I've enjoyed them quite a bit!
I like them a lot too
Thank you Matthew for this wonderful review ! Can we re-post your video on our channel :) ? Warm regards
Please do not download and upload as your own on your channel. TH-cam will report it as stolen content
A fun video idea could be a tasting of Brézème that is the extreme south of the northern Rhône and is predominantly Syrah. Affordable and robust wines.
I love the wines from Brézème, esp Texier
As a fellow CDP lover, I wonder what style of CDP you are comparing these to, considering CDP producers can be quite diverse in terms of blend mix and amount of fruit versus spicy earthy tones. I guess it would be fair to compare to similar price range CDPs, since there are a few within the $20-40 price range that’s decent.
Very good call, I was referring to the concentration and vibrancy of CdPs
Some Washington State Syrahs??😊
They can be good!!
I think that region was in Star Wars 😂. Seriously, never heard about until this video. I like southern Rhône wines but I really wish the abv was lower.
Hahahahahha. ABV is a funny thing as when it’s integrated, it doesn’t matter to me if its high
Nooo it was my secret 😮😮😮😮
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I bought those Rovsya wine glasses and they are super cheap and just terrible quality. I was very surprised and disappointed :(
Ahhh sorry to hear! I do like mine