Gigondas Redefined — Pure Grenache Mastery from Gour de Chaule
Domaine Gour de Chaule is one of Gigondas's most exciting estates, and Le Gour is their most singular expression: a 100% Grenache from 80-year-old vines that challenges everything you think you know about southern Rhône reds. Where most Gigondas leans into power and density, Le Gour goes the other direct...Show More >
Gigondas Redefined — Pure Grenache Mastery from Gour de Chaule
Domaine Gour de Chaule is one of Gigondas's most exciting estates, and Le Gour is their most singular expression: a 100% Grenache from 80-year-old vines that challenges everything you think you know about southern Rhône reds. Where most Gigondas leans into power and density, Le Gour goes the other direction — floral, transparent, and ethereal, with a silky precision that is closer to great Burgundy than to the typical Grenache archetype. The 2022 vintage is a stunning achievement, earning some of the highest scores ever given to this appellation.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022
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James Suckling — 97 pts: "A superb wine made exclusively from Grenache from 80-year-old vines, silky and ethereal. The nose is seductive, with crushed wild strawberries, bitter oranges, roses and some peppercorns. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Such finesse of texture, with a silky core of bright, transparent and succulent berries. Tension and vibrancy with an infused character. Intense while being restrained and always in control. Long finish. Drink or hold."
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Vinous (Nicolas Greinacher) — 93-95 pts: "The captivating Grenache-only 2022 Gigondas Le Gour is sexy and layered. Pronounced rose petal, crushed violet, orange blossom, quince and raspberry aromas rise up from the glass. The floral lift is just stunning. Despite its medium to full body, this athletic 2022 red offers a seamless mouthfeel and is wonderfully light on its feet. Drinking 2025 to 2032."
Winemaker Notes
Domaine Gour de Chaule Gigondas .7 Le Gour 100% Grenache 2022 750ml
Le Gour is sourced exclusively from a single parcel of 80-year-old Grenache vines in Gigondas. The age of the vines brings extraordinary concentration and complexity, while the estate's careful winemaking preserves the natural floral lift and transparency that make this wine so distinctive. The result is a Gigondas of rare elegance — athletic, seamless, and built to evolve through 2032 and beyond.
Vineyard & Provenance
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Grape: Grenache (100%)
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Appellation: Gigondas AOC, Southern Rhône
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Producer: Domaine Gour de Chaule
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Vintage: 2022
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Vine Age: 80 years
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Drinking Window: 2025–2032
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Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A wine of rare versatility and elegance — exceptional with roasted lamb, duck confit, wild mushroom dishes, herb-crusted rack of lamb, aged Comté, and Provençal cuisine.
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