
Gigondas Wine Rhone, France
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The Southern Rhône region of Gigondas extends northwest from the notably jagged wall of mountains called the Dentelles di Montmirail, whose highest point climbs to about 2,600 feet. The region and its wines have much in common with the neighboring Chateauneuf-du-Pape except that the vineyards of Gigondas exist at higher elevation and its soils, comprised mainly of crumbled limestone from the Dentelles, often produce a more dense and robust Grenache-based red wine.
The region has a history of fine winemaking, extending back to Roman times. But by the 20th century, Gigondas was merely lumped into the less distinct zone of Côtes du Rhône Villages. However, it was first among these satellite villages to earn its own appellation, which occurred in 1971.
Gigondas reds must be between 50 to 100% Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre comprising the bulk of the remainder of the blend. They tend express rustic flavors and aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, fig, plum, as well as juniper, dried herbs, anise, smoke and river rock. The best are bold but balanced, and finish with impressively sexy and velvety tannins.
The Gigondas appellation also produces rosé but no white wines.
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Domaine St. Damien Gigondas La Louisiane 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Guigal Gigondas Rouge 2016Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine St. Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas Lieu Dit 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Longue Toque Gigondas 2016Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas Le Plateau 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Cuvee Tradition 2017Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas le Claux 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas La Colline 2018Grenache from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas Terrasse du Diable 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Longue Toque Gigondas Lieu-Dit Les Trois Yeux 2017Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Longue Toque Gigondas Hommage a Gabriel 2016Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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