The history of the Roche family runs deep in Cairanne. In the early 17th century, a family member, Msr. Biscarat, carefully selected the best plots of land in the region, gradually compiling 12 hectares of prime vineyards, which have been passed down through the Roche family for generations. In 1929, Victorin Roche founded the Cairanne cooperative, and in 1963, Marcel Roche expanded the estate's exceptional vineyard holdings while also serving as the President of the co-op until 2005. In 2009, after completing his wine studies in Beaune and Toulouse, Romain Roche took over the estate from his father, Marcel, and founded Domain Roche. Today, the estate consists of 25 hectares, mostly in Cairanne, which Romain farms with the utmost attention to detail and respect for the environment: he is in the process of fully converting to organic viticulture. The domain is blessed with an abundance of old vines — the average vine age is 50 years old, with one parcel over 120 years old — which, combined with Romain's impeccable farming and precise winemaking, help provide concentration, elegance and depth to all of his exceptional wines. 

The Domaine Roche Côtes du Rhône is a blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Carignan. The Grenache is fermented and aged in concrete, and the Syrah and Carignan, fermented and aged separately, both in stainless steel tanks. In the glass, the wine sits a mid-purple color with ruby highlights. The nose is expressive with notes of spiced plum, black cherries and leather with subtle peppery herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and juicy, balanced by a lively freshness as flavors of blueberries, raspberries and cocoa reveal themselves. The finish is rich and concentrated as the fruit flavors intensify and leave you smacking your lips for more. Enjoy with moussaka, spiced pork belly or a simple beef carpaccio.