Maison Guigal

Gigondas

The vines culture dates back to Antiquity, and the oldest written mention of the Gigondas vineyard dates from the 12th century. Its name comes from the Latin "Jucunditas" meaning "joy" and "glee". It was the first Côtes-du-Rhône Villages reaching the rank of “Cru” in 1971. Gigondas wines are a specific expression of high-altitude Grenache, associated with Syrah and Mourvèdre. They combine power, elegance, finesse and freshness. Limestone from Dentelles de Montmirail brings a distinctive minerality to this very specific cru from the southern Rhône Valley.

Appellation

Appellation created in 1971
99% red wines
1% rosé wines
1 200 hectares of vines
34 319 hl/ year
Average yield 29 hl / hectare
32% of the production is exported
2 800 hours of sunshine

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Grenache 70%, Syrah 20%, Mourvèdre 10%

Terroir

Climat méridional chaud et sec, soumis au Mistral. Les vignes sont situées aux pieds des Dentelles de Montmirail et peuvent s’élever jusqu’à 500 mètres d’altitude. Combinaison de sols des ères secondaire, tertiaire et quaternaire (très rare dans la Vallée du Rhône). Terroirs structurés et uniques, qui donnent naissance à des vins complexes. Terrasses alluviales, sols argilo-sableux, sols marno-calcaires.