Camille Cayran, La Bete a Bon Dieu 2020, Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages

With roots buried deep in red clay and river stones, this organic Rhone blend delivers bold fruit, southern (French) spice, and serious dinner-party energy. From the stone-studded soils of Plan de Dieu, this wine is bursting with intensity.

Tasting Notes: Clear ruby with a violet edge, this wine opens with bold aromas of spice, black currant, and the wild herbs of the Rhône garrigue. The palate is rich and smooth, with a round, full body and soft, well-integrated tannins. Juicy red fruits like cherry and blackcurrant shine through, with hints of violet and fresh earth. Made from organic grapes with low added sulfites, this is a powerful yet approachable wine that balances ripeness with freshness, and richness with lift.

Varietals: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Carignan 

About the Winery: Created in 1929, Cave de Cairanne is situated in the heart of the Cru of the Meridional Vallee of the Rhône, in the Vaucluse region on the left bank of the Rhone. They are a cooperative cellar built on a human scale (a dozen winemakers produce 80% of the wines) whose ambition is to give birth to pleasurable wines with strong character. With grapes picked at maturity, drastic selection, and perfectly calibrated wine making, the cellar produces a grandiose series of wines, the best in their appellation.