Gigondas AOC
Gigondas (French pronunciation: [ʒiɡɔ̃das]) is a French wine Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the southern Rhône wine region of France. It is primarily a red wine region, with a very small amount of rosé wine produced. No white wines carry the Gigondas appellation. Considered a little brother to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wine is moderately prestigious and can age well when treated with care. Gigondas AOC wine is produced exclusively in the commune of Gigondas, in Vaucluse.
| Wine region | |
| Official name | Gigondas |
|---|---|
| Type | Appellation d'origine contrôlée |
| Country | France |
| Part of | Southern Rhone |
| Other regions in Southern Rhone | Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Vacqueyras AOC, Lirac AOC |
| Climate region | Mediterranean climate |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1230 hectares |
| Grapes produced | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault |
| Wine produced | 41,250 hl |
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