Gigondas Wine in Rhone

Gigondas vineyards lay at the bottom of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a great scenery for a good value wine in the Rhone Valley. 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.

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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)	2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995
Aromas:	Licorice Red fruits Spices
Food:	Game Beef Stroganoff Spare ribs
Cheese with Gigondas:	St Marcellin Roquefort Epoisses Next: Châteauneuf du Pape

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