Gigondas, Rhône, France as a Wine Region
(jhee-gon-dahs)
- Gigondas The muscleman of the Southern Rhone, Gigondas is situated right under the rugged, rocky range of the Dentelles de Montmirail - a sign of the rustic, edgy flavor found in wines from the area. The region, once a Cotes-du-Rhone village, earned its own appellation in 1971. Producing reds and roses, Gigondas creates top quality reds sometimes rivaling its southwest neighbor, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Notable Facts The wines of Gigondas are muscular and robust. Kind of an old-school type wine if you will. Not concentrating on being high-tech, easy-drinking or smooth, this wine is an in-your-face red, daring the consumer to try it's spicy, leathery, soulful juice. Good producers are making wines able to age for up to 10 or 15 years, although if you like robust wines, you'll love them now too. Grenache is the main grape, making up to (but not to exceed) 80% of the wine, Syrah & Mourvedre make up the majority of the extra 20%, although some other Cote-du-Rhone varietals can be found in small amounts. Rose is seen less in the export market, but make good, spicy, dry wines.
France as a Wine Country
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro
When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
Wineries in Gigondas
| Winery |
|---|
| Château de Saint-Cosme Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Gigondas Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château de Montmirail Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château du Trignon Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château du Trignon Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château La Begude Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château Redortier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Clos du Joncuas Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Brusset Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Cristia Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Boissan Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de la Pigeade Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Cassan Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine du Cayron Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Font-Sane Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de la Maurelle Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Montvac Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| H. Brunier & Fils Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine du Pesquier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine La Bouissiere Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine La Garrigue Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine les Pallieres Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Raspail-Ay Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Santa Duc Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Saint-Damien Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| E. Guigal Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Paul Jaboulet Aèné Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| M. Chapoutier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| DOMAINE DE LAGARDETTE Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Perrin & Fils Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Pierre Amadieu Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château de Saint-Cosme Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Tardieu-Laurent Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine du Gour de Chaule Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine Saint-gayan Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de La Mavette Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine des Espiers Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine la Bouscatiere Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine des Bosquets Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Notre Dame des Pallieres Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Château Chapelle St.-Arnoux Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Louis Bernard Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Gabriel Meffre Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Cécile Chassagne Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine du Pourra Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Chateau d'Aiguille Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Camille Cayran Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Domaine de Piaugier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Patrick Lesec Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Le Mas des Collines Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| Vignobles Brunier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
| M Chapoutier Winery in Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France |
Wines from Gigondas Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2005 Gigondas 'Les Pallieres', Vignobles Brunier Henri and Daniel Brunier of historic Châteauneuf property Vieux-Télégr.. | 20.00 |
| 2006 Gigondas 'Les Pallieres', Vignobles Brunier Henri and Daniel Brunier of historic Châteauneuf property Vieux-Télégr.. | 18.00 |
| 2004 Gigondas This wine is made particularly of Syrah with a dark cherry colour, exhalting a bouquet of .. | 13.00 |
| Gigondas Terrasses des Safres 2007 Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Country of origin: France Clo.. | 92.00 |
| Gigondas VV Boissan A fantastic wine with a smooth and persistent finish... | 16.49 |
| 2005 Gigondas 'Les Pallieres', Vignobles Brunier Henri and Daniel Brunier of historic Chateauneuf property Vieux-Telegraphe (a classic cobb.. | 18.99 |
| 2007 Gigondas 'Les Pallieres', Vignobles Brunier Henri and Daniel Brunier of historic Chateauneuf property Vieux-Telegraphe (a classic cobb.. | 19.99 |
| Gigondas 2006/2007, E Guigal Good Gigondas, like this one, could easily be mistaken for Chateauneuf-du-Pape. With a low.. | 16.99 |
| Sablet Boissan The Bonfils family have 50 ha under vines and their Gigondas are their biggest production .. | 10.99 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Soleil et jardin A quiet establishment with charm that is located on the square of the village Solaize, .. | 92.00 |
| Citotel Hotel Dauly The Dauly hotel is located in a calm residential district close to cinemas and restaura.. | 70.00 |
| LES CARRES PEGASE The Tourism residence the Carrs Pgase located at the 31, street Chevreul, into full hea.. | 70.00 |
| Hotel Best Western le Longchamp The Best Western Le Longchamp is located in the heart of west Lyon in a residential are.. | 120.00 |
| Hotel Campanile LYon Centre Well situated in the city centre, our newly renovated hotel is air-conditioned, you can.. | 55.00 |
| Auberge de la Brévenne This typical Auberge, with a high quality of food and beverage, will know how to satisf.. | 60.00 |
| Hôtel La Résidence In a quarter that is lulled between both the Saone and Rhone rivers, the Rsidence offer.. | 75.00 |
| Elysee Hotel Welcome to our Hotel!Elysee Hotel offers you an address in the heart of the town centre.. | 64.00 |
| HOTEL DU THEATRE The Hotel du Theatre is charming with its building dating back to the 19th century and .. | 59.00 |
| Boscolo Grand Hotel Wonderfully situated in the heart of Lyons, the Boscolo Grand Hotel, built towards the .. | 102.00 |
| Hotel roosevelt Le Roosevelt is located in the centre of Lyon, near the Tte dOr park, the Part-Dieu bus.. | 74.00 |
| BEST WESTERN SAPHIR Located in the 9th district, the Tulip Inn Saphir Lyon is only one metro station away o.. | 62.00 |
| Château de Bagnols-Relais & Chateaux Chteau de Bagnols is the finest 5-star deluxe chteau hotel in France, regarded by many .. | 232.00 |
