{"id":7572,"date":"2021-07-08T09:37:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T08:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2021-07-09T10:32:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T09:32:47","slug":"which-wines-to-invest-gigondas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/which-wines-to-invest-gigondas\/","title":{"rendered":"Which wines to invest in at GIGONDAS?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>We have chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"CENTER\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\">&gt; The best Gigondas wines in stock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>THE BEST KNOWN OF THE C\u00d4TES DU RH\u00d4NE MERIDIONAUX\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\">Gigondas<\/a> is one of the wine-lover's staples. It is widely regarded as a powerful, well-structured wine, the \"little brother\" of Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>LES DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Like much of the Rh\u00f4ne vineyards, Gigondas wines were colonized by the Roman Empire. Then, along with 5 other communes, the village of Gigondas formed the principality of Orange. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Gigondas wines obtained their AOC status in 1971 and today cover 1,230 hectares in the commune of Gigondas alone, in the Vaucluse department. The Montmirail massif, born of the sea, is endowed with a very rich terroir. The vineyard terraces are rich in limestone, Jurassic marl, sand and, above all, clay. This geological diversity gives the wine its aromatic complexity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Its southern climate, with a strong Proven\u00e7al influence, brings plenty of sunshine and a refreshing Mistral wind. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>GRENACHE, CEPAGE KING<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Gigondas wines are known for being powerful, spicy and full of black fruit. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Their characteristics are due to the Grenache grape, which, combined with the region's high temperatures, produces a heady, tannic, richly flavored juice. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">It can be complemented either by Syrah, which softens the Grenache by adding a little sweetness and fruitiness without being too powerful, or by Mourv\u00e8dre, which adds complexity and spice to the wines, giving them another dimension for ageing. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Small quantities of Clairette, Terret Noir, Counoise and Picardon may be blended with these three main grape varieties. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>A POPULAR AOC\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">The appellation enjoys a fairly popular reputation, and every wine lover has seen a bottle of Gigondas. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Of the 1,230 hectares, you'll find 72 estates and 3 cooperative wineries, which isn't very many for an AOC of this size. And behind these figures lie some lesser-known estates of great quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-saint-cosme\">DOMAINE SAINT COSME<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><i>Vats carved from stone. \u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-saint-cosme\">Saint Cosme<\/a> has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490, and Louis Barruol is the 15th generation of winemakers to head it. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">In addition to its distinctive architecture, the estate's vineyards are located on two geological faults, in a cold, late-ripening microclimate. As a result, the wines are fresh and full of finesse. The vines are cultivated in a sustainable manner, without the use of pesticides or weedkillers. This viticulture is the vision of Henri Barruol, Louis' father, who decided in 1972 to work his vines in this way. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">Domaine de Saint Cosme has parcels in several appellations. In Gigondas, its cuv\u00e9e is 70% Grenache, topped up with Syrah and a little Mourv\u00e8dre. All aged for 12 months, including 20% in new barrels. A wonderful discovery. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"CENTER\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\/gigondas-2018-l-argnee-vieilles-vignes-famille-perrin.html\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>L'ARGNEE, PERRIN FAMILY\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><i>A large family\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">We no longer need to introduce the Perrin family, owners of Domaine de Beaucastel among others. They are one of the largest organic winegrowers in the South of France, and work to a code of conduct that the whole family has shared for 5 generations: respect for the land, artisanal viticulture and the certainty that organic farming is the best way to let the terroir express itself. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">This cuv\u00e9e l'Argn\u00e9e is a plot selection from the family. The vines are planted on sandy soils, giving Gigondas a remarkable suppleness. A great deal of work is carried out in the cellars to extract maximum aromas and substance. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">A confidential cuv\u00e9e that you can buy with your eyes closed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"CENTER\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/santa-duc\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>SANTA DUC ESTATE\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><i>Among the greatest estates in the world.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">The estate has been in the hands of the Gras family since 1874.  Six generations have succeeded one another, perpetuating the estate's reputation for pure, powerful wines. The main grape varieties of Gigondas are featured in their cuv\u00e9es, but the Gras family also like to use Cinsault in their blends. Cinsault adds finesse and supple fruit. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">In 1985, Yves Gras took over from his father Edmond at the head of the estate, bringing a new dimension to the business. With the help of Robert Parker's book \"The World's Greatest Estates\", the estate's Gigondas wines are toured around the world. The \"Les Hautes Garrigues\" parcel is now known the world over for its power, complexity and minerality. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\">If you can find these wines, go for it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\">&gt; The best Gigondas wines in stock<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><div class=\"feedzy-ccc35a394914c257a040ea8965e51cb2 feedzy-rss\"><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/santa-duc\/gigondas-2021-aux-lieux-dits-domaine-santa-duc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Gigondas 2021 Aux Lieux Dits - Domaine Santa Duc - \u20ac25.00\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/74552-small_default\/gigondas-2021-aux-lieux-dits-domaine-santa-duc.jpg\" title=\"Gigondas 2021 Aux Lieux Dits - 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