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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 stylistic evolution of the Réserve du Domaine, this cuvée "Les Hauts Lieux" is much more than a blend; it is a true Vin de Lieu. It is a blend of the estate's old vines, grown at low yields, on the large, cool limestone marl terroirs of Les Bosquets. A wine of rare complexity and vibrant balance, faithfully reflecting the estate's fabulous potential.
TERROIR/VARIETY/MICROCLIMATE Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, grown exclusively on high-altitude limestone marl. Vines aged between 50 and 100 years old. The upper terroirs. PRODUCTION/HARVEST/VINIFICATION
Yield 20 hL/Ha - 25,000 75 cl bottles & 300 magnums
Alcohol content 14.5% Hand-picked harvest – first half of October. Partial whole bunch harvesting depending on the area, sometimes total, and lightly crushed. Gravity-fed vatting. Vinification, with fine extraction at the start of fermentation, followed by long vatting with daily manual punching down.
AGEING
24 months, first in specific plots, in 228-litre barrels for the Syrah, then in old 400/500/600-litre demi-muids and casks for the rest, followed by a second year in unlined concrete. Malolactic fermentation under the wood.
TASTING
A deep garnet colour. A delicate floral nose dominated by fresh fruit. The palate is initially fresh, then develops into a caressing texture, followed by a longer finish with tight tannins and beautiful saline notes. Excellent ageing potential (15-20 years)..
