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Appellation Rhone Valley
Grands vins - Gigondas
Located northeast of the « Dentelles de Montmirail », the Gigondas appellation is composed of layered parcels at 100 to 500 m of altitude on the side of the Massif. It produces red wines which can be tasted 3 years post harvest, and rosé wines.
Located northeast of the « Dentelles de Montmirail », the Gigondas appellation is composed of layered parcels at 100 to 500 m of altitude on the side of the Massif. It produces red wines which can be tasted 3 years post harvest, and rosé wines. Main grape varieties : Grenache noir (mostly), syrah and mourvèdre and other Vallée du Rhône varieties (except for carignan). Soils : Red clay with sand and calcareous stones. Style of wines : Heady wines with beautiful notes of red fruits and a good tannic structure.