Softer and lighter than many Rhône Villages reds, this Carianne nonetheless offers plenty of intriguing earthy flavor undergirding its red fruit. Long on the palate, it tastes clearly of its origin. Don’t be afraid to serve it slightly chilled, particularly in hot weather.
Famille Perrin, Cairanne – Côtes-du-Rhône Villages (Rhône Valley, France) 2013
By Paul Lukacs