Domaine la Bouissière Gigondas 2022

	From Grenache and Syrah from old vines
	From high-altitude vineyards with unique terroir
	Powerful and concentrated, but with juice and finesse

Description​

Gigondas. That's what Domaine la Bouïssière is all about. It makes sense, because brothers Thierry and Gilles Faravel own perhaps the most beautiful and breathtaking vineyards in the appellation. They are situated at the foot of the small but rugged (and indeed tooth-shaped) Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range, at an altitude of 300 to 500 meters. The rugged terrain is so steep that some of the vineyards are even terraced.

It produces a unique terroir for equally unique wines. The soil is actually a millennia-old seabed, uplifted during the formation of the Dentelles. The vineyards face northwest, making it cooler here than in many other vineyards in the appellation. This creates a balanced freshness in the wine. Finally, wild garrigue grows between the vines, which also shapes the spicy character of the Gigondas.

Of course, the wines don't owe their exceptional quality solely to the terroir. Gilles carefully cares for the old vines. His method is organic, although the estate is not certified. The grapes (Grenache and Syrah) are carefully harvested by hand. In the cellar, Thierry is at the helm. His method is classic and minimalist. A unique feature is that he frequently uses whole bunches instead of just destemmed grapes, which he believes creates more tension in the wine. The aging takes place in used oak barrels.

The result is a stunning Gigondas, undeniably among the region's finest. It's full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, yet the freshness, tension, and juiciness ensure the wine never becomes ponderous or heavy—the typical Bouïssière signature. A magnificent wine with many years ahead of it.

Drinking at

A powerful, full-bodied red wine to pair with grilled dishes and stews. It pairs beautifully with steak with grilled eggplant and zucchini, spicy spareribs, or young, hard cheeses.

Tasting note

Purple-red wine with refined aromas of plum, blackberry, cherry, leather, and clove. A sultry and rich flavor with jammy fruit, powerful tannins, and balanced acidity. Enormous length with bay leaf and toasted notes.

Shelf life

Drink from 3 years; keeps for approximately 12 years after harvest.