Exploring Lirac (2) Clos du Jas
Grégory Sergent (pictured above) is the man behind Clos du Jas. He spent 15 years as a paratrooper in the
Read moreGrégory Sergent (pictured above) is the man behind Clos du Jas. He spent 15 years as a paratrooper in the
Read moreChâteau Boucarut is a new producer in Lirac. Saskia and Maurice Goetschy established the domaine in Roquemure in 2017. They
Read moreTasting with the young vignerons of Cairanne Cairanne is a dynamic appellation and there are quite a few young winegrowers
Read moreBoutinot are a major UK wine importer and wholesaler, but they also own vineyards in South Africa, England and France.
Read moreWebsite: https://www.domainebrusset.fr/en/ This domaine dates back to 1947, and was based on a small 3 hectare vineyard in Cairanne. It
Read moreI took a tour of some of the Cairanne terroirs with Bruno Boisson. He explained that Cairanne has freshness with
Read moreFor a long time, Cairanne was part of Côtes de Rhône Villages, but it became a cru in 2015, after
Read moreRomain Roche came back to the family domaine in 2009. The vineyards had been in the family for seven generations,
Read moreThis was a major tasting of Gigondas reds. The new whites (which are allowed in the appellation as of 2023)
Read moreWebsite: https://www.santaduc.fr/en/ Benjamin Gras hosted me at Santa Duc, which is located on the higher plain of Gigondas at 150
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