Winery Du PigeonnierFruite Côtes Du Rhône
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Discover the grape variety: Bogazkere
A very old indigenous grape variety grown in Turkey (Anatolia, etc.), most often at high altitudes. Virtually unknown in France and in almost all other wine-producing countries, although attempts have been made in Australia. It is thought to be related to the morek, another Turkish variety.
Informations about the Winery Du Pigeonnier
The Winery Du Pigeonnier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Rhone Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
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The word of the wine: Stave
A slat of wood that makes up the barrel.
