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<\/a>In the sultry south, altitude matters. Wines from Domaine la Bou\u00efssiere<\/strong> hail from some of the highest vineyards in Gigondas, and thus are markedly more balanced, elegant and age-worthy than wines from the lowlands.<\/p>\nIn the 1960s, Antonin Faravel began to carve his vineyards out of the crumbling stone cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail (pictured on the family\u2019s wine labels). He knew that the cooler temperatures and rocky soils would produce perfectly ripe grapes, with better acidic balance and lower alcohol, too. While other winemakers quickly followed Antonin\u2019s lead, Domaine la Bou\u00efssiere without question is the original, high-altitude Gigondas.<\/p>\n
Yet it certainly takes more than a mountain to make a world-class red. Antonin\u2019s sons, winemakers Thierry and Giles Faravel, border on the fanatical when it comes to the health of their vines and grapes. Theirs are wines that are intimately tied to and faithfully reflect the rugged, sensual beauty of the Proven\u00e7al landscape from which they\u2019re born.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ padding_mobile=”off” make_equal=”on” admin_label=”row” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5%|5%|5%|5%” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d46d32″ use_border_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Most of the Faravel family\u2019s Gigondas vines are located in a high-altitude, narrow valley between the Dentelles de Montmirail, a row of steep granite cliffs west of Mont Ventoux. Top soils are thin and very rocky; sub-soils are solid rock. (These vineyards are so steep that the Faravels have to use a tractor with caterpillar treads to get up and down.) Vines are cared for according to organic principles as each vintage allows. The oldest vines are between 60 and 70 years old.<\/p>\n Harvest is performed by hand, and grapes are partially destemmed and lightly crushed, depending on the vintage. Fermentation on indigenous yeasts takes place in unlined cement tanks or stainless steel tanks; wines age in a combination of tank, larger foudre and barrique. Wines are bottled by gravity and are unfined and unfiltered. WHITE WINES<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Blanc” admin_label=”C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Blanc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A rare and wonderful white wine, pure Clairette from sandy soils just outside the Gigondas appellation boundaries. Here sandy soils give this white a delicate silkiness, and flavors rich in citrus zest and wildflowers. Just the sort of aperitif a sultry evening in the south of France requires.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Gigondas Blanc ‘Les Safres'” admin_label=”Gigondas Blanc ‘Les Safres'” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Brothers Thierry and Gilles Faravel\u2019s new Gigondas Blanc \u2018Les Safres\u2019 is an exciting addition to their lineup, and to the world of southern Rh\u00f4ne white wines now that the AOC rules changed in 2023 to allow for this noble geographical distinction. This high-altitude, 100% Clairette is one of the finest: medium-bodied with flavors of bright white and yellow fruits and fresh herbs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”RED WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]RED WINES A special selection of declassified fruit from vines in the Beaumes de Venise appellation, this stunningly deep and savory C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne is unquestionably a cut above. Wild herbs, red and black fruit, suave tannins.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Vacqueyras” admin_label=”Vacqueyras” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n While much of the Vacqueyras appellation occupies the valley\u2019s warmer (and wetter) lowlands, the Faravel family\u2019s vines sit on a plateau north of the village and as such, produce fresher, more balanced fruit. With large quartz stones and sand, soils here remind of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape. Always a powerful yet suave wine, one that can age in step with the best of the region.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Gigondas” admin_label=”Gigondas” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Estate founder Antonin Faravel once said, \u201cIf you want a great Burgundy, buy a young Gigondas and age it.\u201d The family\u2019s high-altitude vineyards showcase old-vine Grenache at its most silky and spicy. A stunningly supple and complexly flavored wine every vintage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Gigondas \u2018Beauregard\u2019” admin_label=”Gigondas \u2018Beauregard\u2019” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n An suave and sultry, single-vineyard selection from a cool valley in the Dentelles de Montmirail, a selection of Grenache and Syrah from older vines that gives a sensation of strength and silky fruit at once. ‘Beauregard’ is a new wine from one of the leading family wineries in the south!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Gigondas \u2018La Font de Tonin\u2019” admin_label=”Gigondas \u2018Font de Tonin\u2019” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A special selection of older-vine fruit from the highest part of the vineyard (and appellation). \u2018La Font de Tonin\u2019 means “fountain (or source) of Antonin,” a tribute to the estate founder (and winemakers\u2019 father). 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\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Thierry Faravel and Gilles Faravel (brothers)
\nRegion:<\/strong> France\u00a0\u2022 Rh\u00f4ne Valley \u2022 Gigondas
\nVineyard size:<\/strong> 45 acres<\/p>\n
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