Gigondas

It’s at the expense of olive oil that we get to enjoy the best of the Rhône Valley! Gigondas wines come from vineyards that have taken over former olive groves at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Ideal for growing grapes thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the Mistral wind, expect wines with great aging potential and very pronounced tannins! Like the surrounding vineyards, the plots in the southern Côtes-du-Rhône feature several grape varieties: Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Cinsault may be added to bring a touch of finesse. The soil of the terroir is primarily clay. The area covers approximately 1,200 hectares. Red and rosé wines are produced here; the reds are very dark in color even when young, developing orange hues over the years that enhance the wine. The grapes, harvested two weeks after those of the region’s other appellations to compensate for the lack of heat caused by the shade of the Dentelles mountains, offer aromas of spices and black olives. The nose of the red wines features red fruits, with notes of licorice and candied fruit. The rosé evokes an aromatic bouquet of cooked fruit and toasted almonds. On the palate, the red is full-bodied and structured, and a few years of aging are necessary to fully appreciate it.