Wine from Gigondas comes out of Côtes du Rhône, France, where it sits as an appellation.
Grenache leads the plantings, with Syrah and Mourvèdre alongside it.
Vines root into free-draining, limestone and sand.
The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bold, ripe, high in alcohol and rich fruit flavors, plus two more.
Pour them alongside beef, venison, tomato-based dishes and spicy foods.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Bold, Ripe, High in alcohol, Rich fruit flavors.
White: Light and refreshing, Focus on bright acidity.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Claux, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Poste, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas, Rhone, France
- Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail, Rhone, France
- Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition Le Grand Montmirail, Rhone, France
- Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas Le Lieu Dit, Rhone, France
- Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas, Rhone, France
At the table.
- Beef
- Venison
- Tomato-based dishes
- Spicy foods
- Grilled meats
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Gigondas: common questions
01.What grapes is Gigondas known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Gigondas make?+
03.Where is Gigondas?+
04.What food goes with Gigondas wine?+
05.How long does Gigondas wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Côtes du Rhône guide.