Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate run by brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel, producing concentrated cuvees including the rare Deus ex Machina prestige bottling.
Signature wines: Clos Saint-Jean Deus-Ex Machina, Clos Saint-Jean La Combe des Fous
Address: Grande Rue, 84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone Valley
Demeter-certified biodynamic Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate producing profound old-vine Grenache of great depth and terroir expression.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tip: The Vieilles Vignes cuvee from centenarian Grenache is among the most complex and age-worthy in CdP.
One of CdP's most traditional domaines, the Michel family producing classically-structured Grenache-dominant reds of great consistency.
Tasting: By appointment at the estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Signature wines: Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Demeter-certified biodynamic Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate producing profound old-vine Grenache of great depth and terroir expression.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tip: The Vieilles Vignes cuvee from centenarian Grenache is among the most complex and age-worthy in CdP.
One of CdP's most traditional domaines, the Michel family producing classically-structured Grenache-dominant reds of great consistency.
Tasting: By appointment at the estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Signature wines: Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tavel domaine producing the reference rose of the appellation, the Dame Rousse, alongside Lirac red and white and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the domaine in Tavel; appointment preferred
Signature wines: Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel, Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge
Tip: La Dame Rousse is the reference Tavel rose; structured enough to age 3-5 years.
Historic Gigondas estate with old-vine parcels across the Dentelles de Montmirail producing structured, spice-laden reds.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the domaine in Gigondas
Signature wines: Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas, Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues
Tip: Aux Relagnes is the classic Gigondas cuvee; Hautes Garrigues is the prestige single-vineyard bottling.
One of Gigondas's most respected traditional estates, producing Grenache-dominant reds from old vines on clay-limestone slopes.
Tasting: Tasting room at the domaine; open weekdays
Signature wines: Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas
Gigondas estate with recorded winemaking history to the 15th century, run by Louis Barruol as both domaine and Southern Rhone negociant.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the chateau; appointment recommended
Signature wines: Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas, Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Claux
Tip: The estate occupies the hillside above the village with Roman-era cellars carved from the rock.
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