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In 2009, Julien Bréchet took over the reins of the historic family estate. He immediately embarked on a thorough examination of his terroirs, separated his vinifications, and let the terroir define his wines. To the blended wine that made Gigondas famous, he added several cuvées with a strong identity. With this single vineayard wine approach, he broke with convention and blazed a new trail. 50 ha, including 26 ha in Gigondas. Organic certification since 2021. Biodynamic conversion with Biodyvin in progress. 85% old vines, 50 to 100 years old. Cool expositions, Late ripening. West and north-facing slopes. Altitude: 200 to 550m. Soils: Marls and limestones, sands, sandy clay, red sandstones.
A historic district of the Séguret appellation, the locality known as “Les Quatre Ponts” owes its name to the four bridges that once spanned the main road running along the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail... Nestled between the banks of the Ouvèze river and the listed village of Séguret, our plots are established on sandy terroirs, at an altitude of 200 m.
TERROIR/GRAPE VARIETY/MICROCLIMATE
Grenache and Syrah on sandy clay soils at the foot of the village of Séguret. Vines aged between 30 and 80 years old.
PRODUCTION/HARVEST/VINIFICATION
Yield 24 HL/Ha – 13,300 75 cl bottles. Alcohol content 14.5%. Manual harvest between mid-September and early October. Grapes are mainly destemmed and lightly crushed. Gravity-fed vatting. Separate vinification of Grenache & Syrah, with fine extraction at the start of fermentation, followed by long vatting.
AGEING 20 months in total: 12 months separately for greater precision during the first winter, Syrah in old 228L barrels, Grenache in casks, then 8 months blended in unlined concrete vats.
TASTING NOTES
A deep garnet color. A delicate, floral nose dominated by fresh fruit. The palate is initially fresh, then unfolds in a caressing manner, followed by a longer finish with tight tannins and beautiful saline notes. Excellent aging potential (15-20 years).
