Considered by many to be the benchmark producer in the appellation, Cayron produces a Gigondas (cepage = roughly 70 Grenache; 15 each Syrah and Cinsault and a drop of Mourvedre for colour) of phenomenal richness and incredible longevity. Their vines are on average 40+ years old with parcels up to 70 years old. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more terroir-expressive wine anywhere in the Southern Rhone. These are old-styled, powerful wines of enormous fruit amplitude and irresistible personality. Furthermore, Cayron is among the most age-worthy of Gigondas, delicious upon release, but improving for well over a decade and holding strong for a long time thereafter. This 15-hectare domaine, now run by the fifth generation Farauds - sisters Delphine, Roseline and Cendrine.

"...among the finest wines not just of Gigondas but of France.” - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
"The 2021 Gigondas is terrific, with the textbook wild, feral vibe in its darker cherry, basil leaf, spring flowers, and sappy garrigue aromas and flavors. Despite its green herb edge, it’s not vegetal at all and has medium-bodied richness, a pure, vibrant, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. This is one of those wines that will grow on you over the course of an evening, and it's going to shine on the dinner table as well. Enjoy bottles over the coming decade." JD
2021 Gigondas  
Domaine du Cayron    
Country: FRANCE
Region: Gigondas,
Southern Rhône
Varietal: 78% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 6% Cinsault, 2% Mourvedre

12x750mL
$48.00/bt  
$576.00/cs
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  • From vines in the shadow of the Dentelles de Montmirail
  • 300-400 meters (only 20% of Gigondas is at this altitude)
  • Grown on clay-limestone with southeast exposure
  • 100% whole cluster
  • Indigenous yeast
  • Aged in large older barrels
  • Unfined and unfiltered
Founded in 1840, Domaine du Cayron produce ONLY one wine, THIS WINE: a balanced blend of all their plots and terroirs, mixing concentrated old vines with younger.
93 Points Decanter
90 Points Vinous

90 Points Jeb Dunnuck