Gigondas & Vacqueyras

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Hike through the Dentelles de Montmirail to taste wines with vineyard views

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   Photo ideas: Limestone pyramids, terraced vines, the village below

   Photo ideas: Limestone pyramids, terraced vines, the village below

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   Compare Gigondas (powerful) with Vacqueyras (earthier)

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   Same grapes, different terroir - this is why wine geography matters

   Same grapes, different terroir - this is why wine geography matters

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   Visit Domaine du Cayron for benchmark traditional Gigondas

   wine $$

   Old vines, minimal intervention - what Roman wine might have tasted like

   Old vines, minimal intervention - what Roman wine might have tasted like

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   Try Beaumes-de-Venise Muscat for a sweet finish

   Optional

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   The Romans loved sweet wines - this golden nectar continues the tradition

   The Romans loved sweet wines - this golden nectar continues the tradition

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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