Tasting Price: moderate
Châteauneuf Quality, Better Value
Gigondas & Vacqueyras
Mountain villages in the Dentelles de Montmirail producing wines that rival Châteauneuf at half the price. Gigondas is powerful and spicy; Vacqueyras is earthier and more approachable. Both are Grenache-dominant.
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Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Languages
- Mixed
Where it happens
About Gigondas & Vacqueyras
Wine bar · Gigondas
Insider Tips
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Domaine du Cayron for traditional Gigondas
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Château des Tours for natural/biodynamic
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The Dentelles are gorgeous for hiking between tastings
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Beaumes-de-Venise makes excellent Muscat for dessert