Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin

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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin 2006 Haut Coustias Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Editors' Choice

Price $32

This tour de force starts off with some slightly tarry notes on the nose, but quickly segues into rich plum and chocolate fruit. All at once, it’s creamy and spicy, lush yet structured. With its high (approximately 60%) Mourvèdre content, this should drink well for at least a decade, although it’s approachable now. — J.C. (12/15/2009)

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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin 2004 Cuvée Prestige Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Price $27

From a parcel planted in 1905, this is a blend of Grenache (60%) and an unusually high proportion of Mourvèdre (40%). From the start the Mourvèdre is apparent, imparting hints of cola and treebark and dark fruit flavors--even a hint of espresso. yet there's also peppery spice from the Grenache, and the wine avoids any sense of heaviness or rusticity. The tannins… — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin 2004 Haut Coustias Cairanne White (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Price $17

A Marsanne- and Roussanne-dominated blend, this is ripe and honeyed—almost to the point of raising questions about its residual sugar levels. But coproprietor François Alary says it’s only 3g/L. Tastes like a mostly dry rendition of superripe oranges drizzled with honey, balanced by decent acidity and a sense of minerality. Spicy on the finish. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin 2005 Réserve des Seigneurs Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Price $23

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, all from vines averaging 40 years of age, this boasts an incredibly dark color and bold aromas of mulberries and blackberries. In the mouth, the fruit is crunchy and youthful, with finely-textured tannins. Drink now–2010. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

Most Reviewed Designations

Cuvée Prestige Cairanne Haut Coustias Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs Cairanne

Most Reviewed Varietals

Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône-style White Blend

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