Elegant, with a mix of rose petal, cherry and wild strawberry backed by juicy acidity, black pepper and shaved graphite. Shows nice texture and integration, with fine-grained tannins and a thread of smoke. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2027. 2,200 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–KB??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Cairanne Select to Add

Dark and compact, with earth and smoked meat notes infusing a base of plum sauce and savory spices. The solid finish is framed by grippy tannins and pronounced iron minerality. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2027. 3,500 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–KB??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Cairanne Select to Add

Direct, with fresh cherry and raspberry notes backed by a light graphite edge on the finish. Modest in scale, but shows good energy throughout. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2021. 4,000 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Cairanne Select to Add

Often overlooked in the Amadieu lineup, the 2018 Cairanne les Hautes Rives is another terrific value. A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, it offers up dark, earthy scents reminiscent of black cherries, plums and cola, while being full-bodied, round and generous on the palate, with a supple, slightly velvety finish.

Fresh and pure, with a racy beam of blackberry and black cherry fruit, lined with a graphite note and backed by hints of black tea and violet. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2022. 3,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Cairanne Select to Add