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LUDIVINE LESCOCHE, DAUGHTER<br />
OF THE OWNER AT DOMAINE<br />
SAINT VINCENT WITH HER<br />
PARTNER GUILLAUME COIN,<br />
THE SALES MANAGER<br />
VIBRANT GROWTHS BURSTING WITH VITALITY<br />
Set at the pinnacle of the top French wine regions, the Rhone Valley is home to a remarkable<br />
17 Crus, several of which are internationally renowned. Behind the major names, these<br />
southern appellations appeal for their remarkable quality. Winegrowers in Beaumes-de-Venise,<br />
Cairanne, Gigondas, Rasteau and Vinsobres have successfully leveraged their prime location,<br />
terroir, exceptional sunshine and iconic grape varieties. Grenache ensures high alcohol potential,<br />
whilst Syrah displays abundant aromatics and Mourvèdre instils refined spicy notes in<br />
the wines. For a majority of wineries, the results are stunning with fruit-forward wines that<br />
express very elegant roundness. Also, and this is an important cue for the end consumer, their<br />
very attractive price point is an undeniable bonus. In a highly competitive marketplace replete<br />
with wine, these five growths produce a constellation of great wines that fully deserved to be<br />
discovered and enjoyed.<br />
KEY FACTS AND FIGURES<br />
Beaumes-de-Venise Cairanne Gigondas Rasteau Vinsobres<br />
AOC since 2005 AOC since 2016 AOC since 1971 AOC since 2010 AOC since 2006<br />
692 ha 1,088 ha 1,186 ha 961 ha 522 ha<br />
20,304 hl 30,000 hl 32,986 hl 31,747 hl 17,223 hl<br />
9% exports 45% exports 32% exports 29% exports 38% exports<br />
AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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