Gigondas
In the southern Rhone valley in France sits the charming village of Gigondas. It is located at the base of the impressive erosion-sculpted Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range. The 1,200 hectares of vineyards in the region flourish due to the mistral wind, which presents both difficulties and advantages for the grapes. With a long tradition of producing high-quality wines, Gigondas moved from being classified as a Cote du Rhone Village in 1966 to being granted its own AOC designation in 1971.
The best wines from Gigondas
In the southern Rhone valley in France sits the charming village of Gigondas. It is located at the base of the impressive erosion-sculpted Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range. The 1,200 hectares of vineyards in the region flourish due to the mistral wind, which presents both difficulties and advantages for the grapes. With a long tradition of producing high-quality wines, Gigondas moved from being classified as a Cote du Rhone Village in 1966 to being granted its own AOC designation in 1971.
Gigondas is particularly recognized for its red wine, but also produces a small amount of rose. Starting from 2022, it’s also including white wines under this appellation.
The terroir of Gigondas
The limestone-based soil of the area gives its wines a sense of freshness and refinement. The area is defined by three primary soil types: black clay and marl on the southern slopes, calcareous sandstone in the north and alluvial soils on the plains.
With their own microclimates and ideal sunlight, the best vineyards are found on terraces between 100 and 500 meters.