COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
La Ferme du Pasteur
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Ferme du Pasteur is an artisanal estate located in the Gard department of the southern Rhône Valley, France. Run with a deep commitment to biodynamic and organic farming, the estate focuses on producing living, low-intervention wines that express the unique terroir of their limestone and clay soils. 'Les Cairns' is a vibrant red blend named after the stone trail markers (cairns) found throughout the region's rugged landscape. It represents the estate's philosophy of guiding the grapes from vineyard to bottle with minimal interference, resulting in a pure, energetic expression of Southern French varieties.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named after 'cairns'—man-made piles of stones used since antiquity to mark hiking trails and paths.
Fact 02
La Ferme du Pasteur strictly adheres to biodynamic principles, treating the vineyard as a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Fact 03
This cuvée is bottled without any fining or filtration, preserving its natural cloudiness and vibrant living character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Les Cairns are harvested entirely by hand at optimal ripeness. In the cellar, the winemaking follows strict natural principles: spontaneous fermentation occurs using only indigenous yeasts in concrete or neutral vessels. There is no fining or filtration, and little to no sulfur dioxide is added at any stage of the process. The wine is aged in neutral tanks to preserve the bright, primary fruit character and the rustic, earthy nuances typical of natural Southern Rhône blends.
