Bleeding of Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault

Vines at the origin of this Gigondas rosé take root on the rocky hillsides and the clay-limestone of the family estate.

At the beginning of October, the grapes are harvested by hand under the still warm autumn sun. This Gigondas rosé is then elaborated by bleeding only few hours after the putting into vats of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. It is followed by low temperature fermentation in order to protect the fruity of the grape. The quantity remains low, fluctuating according to the year.

Shinny and steady color is followed in mouth with fruity aromas of raspberry, wild strawberries and peach. The roundness and the richness blend with floral flavours which pleasantly come for a long and sweet final.

To drink its youth, chilled, it will give a Provence style to your aperitifs or will accompany marvellously Asian cooking, a Carribbean dishes or the friendly barbecue.

It is the Romans who gave its name to the village: "Jocunditas" meaning enjoyment in Latin became after times Gigondas. For two millenniums, the village down from Dentelles of Montmirail, lives mainly from its vineyards, the virtues of which Pliny the Elder (Caius Plinius Secundus) has discovered in 1st century AD. The intense religious life of the region (Avignon, Vaison la Romaine and Orange) is at the origin of the vines culture in Gigondas. In 1971 Gigondas access to the Controlled Origin Label.

The Controlled Appellation

The 1235 hectares of Gigondas appellation are planted in very old vine varieties where Grenache grapes dominate largely. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Clairette grapes follow then. Grenache grapes bring tannins, body, alcohol and strong aromas which strengthen during ageing. Syrah grapes supply intense aromas and color. They collaborate thus to a good maturation. Mourvèdre bunches with its anti oxidation power are the best counterpart of Grenache bunches.

Terroir

Gigondas' territory is formed by a series of hillsides composing the massif of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The Mediterranean climate, with a lot of wind called Mistral, is perfectly adapted for the culture of vines. The particularity of its argilo-calcareous soils contributes to the characteristics of Gigondas wines. The altitude varying from 160 to 400 meters is ideal for the production of quality wine.
Red Gigondas is a wine for ageing, very colored, robust and long which offers a rich bouquet of fines and spicy aromas. It reaches its full maturity between 4 and 10 years and sometimes even much more. Powerful and robust, ideal with games, red meats in sauce or grilled, particular cheeses...
Rosé Gigondas represents a small quantity but it is worthy of the biggest interest so much it is typical: steady color, intense aromas, long, warm and nervous in mouth.