Proprietors Celine and Bernard Chauvet own 37 acres in Gigondas, primarily on clay and limestone soils. Their Gigondas is composed mainly of Grenache (80%) with a smaller proportion of Syrah (20%) Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. The yield is 35hl/hectare which is one of the lowest in France.

After fermentation the wine spends 12 months in old oak barrels. It has a brilliant deep ruby red colour with intense aromas of red fruits, pepper, spice and liquorice. It's a full bodied and powerful wine, well balanced with a very long finish. It's a rich and elegant wine.

This wine is perfect with leg of lamb, beef with wine sauce, roast pigeon, game and cheese. Serve it at a temperature of 18°. The wine will keep for up to 10 years but will be at its best at between 3 and 6 years of age.

"The 2022 Gigondas 1806, a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, exhales a floral, elegant bouquet of dark cherries and mulberries. Moderately weighted, enveloping and round, it's satiny in attack with velvety tannins and a delicate finish. This is a classic in the making."
88-90 Points Drink 2024- 2030
Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2024)