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Cairanne Cuvée Maximilien, Domaine Les Grands Bois 2023

Our favourite Cairanne, crafted by four generations of Rhône winemakers

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Produced by the Farjon family, Rhône winemakers for four generations
A beautifully balanced blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Rich, warming southern Rhône flavours with exceptional elegance and length

Why it's one of our favourites
Some producers have an extraordinary ability to capture the character of their region, and Domaine Les Grands Bois is one of them. Crafted by the Farjon family, this Cairanne perfectly balances the generosity of Grenache with the structure and spice of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Rich, warming and full of southern Rhône character, it's a wine we return to year after year because it consistently delivers outstanding quality and superb value.

The Farjon Family
The Farjon family has been making wine for four generations, with Domaine Les Grands Bois now recognised as one of the southern Rhône's most respected family estates. Their vineyards in Cairanne produce wines of remarkable depth and elegance, reflecting both the quality of the terroir and generations of winemaking experience.

How does the wine taste? Customer Reviews (2)

A generous, full-flavoured Rhône blend with aromas of ripe red berries, dark plums and warm spices. Grenache brings richness and supple fruit, while Syrah and Mourvèdre add depth, structure and a savoury edge. Smooth, balanced and wonderfully long on the finish.

An excellent Rhone wine to be enjoyed at any time. Recommended.

Charles - March 2025

Excellent-a steal at this price. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Jeffrey - October 2020

"...from one of Robert Parkers favourite southern Rhône producers. The Domaine Les Grands Bois Maximilien is from Cairanne and vineyards at the foot of mighty Mont Ventoux, notorious for comprising the toughest leg of the Tour de France. Richly flavoured with warm, spicy, ripe fruit, it boasts both the sweetness of Grenache and the dark plumminess of Syrah and is hugely enjoyable."

Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (previous vintage)

"Consistently one of my favourite estates in the Southern Rhône, Les Grands Bois produces Côtes-du-Rhône that consistently over-perform their appellation and modest prices."

Robert Parker (previous vintage)

"Not shy, not retiring with its 15% abv, this comes from Cairanne, one of the top appellations of the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages. The blend is typical of the south, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan pouring an intense crimson. Arresting floral aromas of violet and wild herbs leaping from the glass. There's something more mineral, graphite-like and serious lurking beneath the charming façade here too. What a wonderful all-encompassing wine on the palate: rich, thick and brimming with sweet and ripe black fruit, but steely armour at its core gives it terrific concentration and considerable length. The tannins are profound, the acidity matching, but as the spice and black fruit intensity drives along, that's what's tasted on the finish. Will cellar 10 years."

Tom Cannavan, Wine-Pages.com (previous vintage)

In a nutshell

Region: Rhône Country: France Grape: Grenache / Syrah / Mourvèdre Unit: Bottle (75cl) ABV: 14.5% Food Match: Roast lamb, Beef casserole , Grilled steaks, Barbecued meats , Mature hard cheeses Style: Rich, Spicy, Warming Drink: Now - 2030 SKU: 0823F041

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