A serious, opulent and complex example of cru Cairanne. This is rich, intense and drenched in dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of cinnamon spice on the nose, soft dark plummy fruit, liquorice, chocolate, a hint of black tea on the palate, this wine is full flavoured and smooth with supple tannins. A rich, savoury satisfying mouthful that shows greater elegance with air. Rich, complex and delicious with dishes which take time to prepare: a slow cooked duck cassoulet, or warming beef casserole - try a Daube Niçoise, the southern French variation of the traditional beef daube which includes tomato, orange zest and black olives. Hearty vegetable dishes can work too - grilled aubergine with a herby tomato Provençal sauce or a tofu burger with all the trimmings.