The Domaine Raspail-Ay of Gigondas of Rhone Valley
The Domaine Raspail-Ay is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Located in the illustrious wine region of Gigondas in the heart of Provence, France, Domaine Raspail-Ay is a renowned vineyard famous for its refined and complex wines. Adorned with twenty hectares of land in the immediate proximity of the picturesque Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, this organic vineyard is a gem among the wine-growing lands of the region. Domaine Raspail-Ay is a family business that was founded in the 19th century. The Raspail-Ay family has carefully selected and cultivated resilient and high-quality vines, with varieties mainly of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Steeped in the tradition of vine cultivation, the estate respects nature and the terroir, only using natural means for cultivation and winemaking. With a beautiful south-facing exposure, these vines enjoy excellent maturity, with sun-drenched grapes and complete phenolic development. The limestone and clay-rich soil promotes the production of deep and intense red wines, with a well-balanced tannic structure. The production of Domaine Raspail-Ay is artisanal, with a manually picked harvest and traditional winemaking in concrete tanks. The wines are then aged in large barrels for a period of 18 to 24 months, yielding wines with beautiful aromatic complexity and excellent aging potential. Domaine Raspail-Ay is especially known for its Gigondas red, a full and structured wine, with an expressive nose of ripe red and black fruits, spicy notes, and a long finish. But the estate also produces a Gigondas rosé, a fresh and fruity wine, perfect for summer days.
