Gigondas
Gigondas vineyards lay at the bottom of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a great scenery for a good value wine. The history of Gigondas wine traces back to the Romans. They take advantage of the mediterranean weather and of the red clay soil.
Gigondas wine is robust, well-balanced and aromatic. Gigondas can be seen as an alternative to the expensive Châteauneuf du Pape.
Gigondas wine information:
Name:
Appellation Gigondas Controlée
Location:
South part of the Rhone valley in Vaucluse department, east of Orange city
Places:
Gigondas
Soil:
Red clay
Size:
1,240 ha (3,000 acres)
Production:
5.5 million bottles
Grapes in Gigondas:
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Type of wines:
Full body red wine
Age:
3 to 12 years
Vintages (recommended) :
2000, 1998, 1995
Aromas:
Licorice
Red fruits
Spices
Food:
Game
Beef Stroganoff
Spare ribs
Cheese with Gigondas:
St Marcellin
Roquefort
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