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The estate was built between the 40's and the 60's. The CROSET family bought it in 1974, the first vinification in the winery was in 1975. The Domain is located in the village of Lafare in the area of CASSAN.

The vines are in the heart of the "Dentelles de Montmirail" and they are exposed to the south on terraces at between 300 and 400 meters in altitude.

Soil: Stony red clay and limestone

Grape Varieties : Grenache 75%, Syrah 18%, Mourvèdre 7%

Age of the Vines: Between 5 and 40 years

Surface Area: 7,5 hectares

Production: Maximum 260 hectolitres

Vinification: Selected hand-picking. Total or partial destemming. Maceration between 18 and 25 days at controlled temperatures. Pigeage twice a day during fermentation and once a day after. After blending the wine matures in casks and tanks. Light filtration before bottling.

Tasting and Appearance: Our Gigondas has a deep ruby color. The nose hints of spices, black fruits like mature cherries and vanilla. He has a good balance with powerful and round tannins. The final is long on the palate with blackberry flavors and slightly wood tannins.

 

Contact

SCEA Saint Christophe
Marie-Odile et Gérard Paillet
Lafare
84190 Beaumes de Venise
tel : 0033 (0)490 62 96 12
fax : 0033 (0)490 65 05 47

email

domainedecassan@wanadoo.fr

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