Cairanne’s Forgotten Biodynamic Estate Is Rewriting the Rules of Natural Wine
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A 65-year-old vineyard in Cairanne defies natural wine’s chaos, crafting wines that taste like place, not trend. The Alarys’ biodynamic methods yield depth and terroir, challenging the category with quiet, unpretentious excellence. In This Article Legacy in the SoilThe Art of Minimalism Natural wine is a category in turmoil. Often, it’s a marketing term for inconsistency, a label for unripe fruit and nebulous ideas. Yet Domaine de l’Oratoire Saint-Martin in Cairanne stands apart—a producer that argues for biodynamic farming without veering into mysticism. The Alary family, who have farmed this southern Rhône region…
