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Gigondas

The Southern Rhône Valley wine region extends from Orange in the north through the communes Lirac and Tavel in the southwest. The French call the region Côtes du Rhône Méridionales and it includes some of the best known appellations in France, such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. The climate and landscape of the Southern Rhone differ significantly from the Northern Rhone. There are hot, often windy Mediterranean appellations near Nimes and the south, and higher altitude, relatively cool appellations such as Côtes du Ventoux to the east. Understanding the region can be confusing given that there are thirteen appellations and sixteen red and white grapes allowed for wines with appellation status. Syrah is grown here, but it is much less important than in the north. Grenache is the prominent red grape, though most red wines are blends of at least four varietals. Other commonly used red grapes are Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Muscardin. Counoise, Terret Noir, Vaccarèse and Syrah are also permitted. The primary white grapes are Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, though Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are permitted, as are Picpoul and Picardin. Of note is the Côtes du Rhone Villages AOC, which is only in the Southern Rhone. Though Côtes du Rhône AOC wine is made in both the north and south, the Villages appellation has stricter requirements for winemaking and is generally considered higher quality than simple Côtes du Rhône. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “There is a vast amount of enjoyment to be discovered in the southern Rhône…for these are some of the most sumptuous and pleasure-giving wines produced in the world.”

2018 Chateau Saint Cosme Gigondas

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

WA  93   
JD  93   
WS  92   
JR  15.5   

2005 Chateau Saint Cosme Gigondas Valbelle

RP  94   
WS  92   
VN  92-95   

2016 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Cuvee Tradition

WA  91-93   
2 available
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2016 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Cuvee Tradition

WA  91-93   

2016 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Cuvee Tradition

6-bottle Lot

WA  91-93   
2 available
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2016 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Cuvee Tradition

3-bottle Lot

WA  91-93   

2020 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Gigondas Amour de Rose

2020 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Gigondas Amour de Rose

3-bottle Lot

2 available
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2016 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas La Louisiane Vieilles Vignes

JD  96   
WE  95   
VN  93   
JR  17+    
2 available
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1988 Les Goubert Gigondas Cuvee Florence

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91