Varietals : Majority grenache, with the rest made up of Syrah and Cinsault. Percentages of each varietal will vary by vintage. Soil type : combination of sand and clay garrigue with red-coloured topsoil and small stones. Harvest : 100 % manual harvest with sorting done both on the vine and at the cellar. Vinification : after being passed through destemming machine, the grapes are added to tanks where the temperature is closely monitored throughout the fermentation, which lasts several weeks. Pumping-over and some gentle punching-down take place in order to preserve the wine’s fruit and suppleness. Ageing : 100 % in tank. Recommended bottle ageing : 4 to 6 years depending on the vintage and consumers’tastes. Aspect : dark purple with bright reflections. Aromas : clean, elegant and very fruity with notes of macerated black fruits and spices. Taste : round and well-structured with hints of cherry mixed with sweet spice. Full-bodied and rich on the palate. Food pairings : this wine pairs exceptionally well with red meats and dishes such as roasted veal with morel mushrooms, herb-crusted ribs and cheeses. Best served : between 14°-16 °C (57°-61°F) Awards : Vintage 2015: 89-92/100 Parker Selection Hachette Wine Guide 2017 DOMAINE BEAU MISTRAL - Jean-Marc BRUN - Vigneron 91, route dʼOrange – 84110 RASTEAU Tél. 04 90 46 16 90 mail : [email protected] - www.domainebeaumistral.com CRU CAIRANNE Les Garrigues Red WINES FROM THE RHÔNE VALLEY