Rhône Valley

Côtes du Rhone

Jean-François Gras

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Type

Red Wine

Appellation

Cotes du Rhone

Variety

0Grenache 80%
0Syrah 20%

Viticulture

Soil type

Clay and limestone from ancient alluvial deposits. Mixture of limestone and red clay

Vinification

In traditional concrete vats for 30 days. Winding, punching down.

ElevageAgeing 8 months in concrete tanks.

More about
the producer

Jean-François Gras

Founded in 1950s

28 hectares

The domaine François Xavier Lambert was created in the early 20th century by Jean-François’ great-grandfather, François Xavier Lambert, in Gigondas, found at the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The 28 hectares of vines are planted 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre on typical red alluvial clay that gives depth and richness to the wines of the area. Grapes are grown using the “lutte raisonée” methodology that limits use of interventions in the vineyards, and vinification is traditional.

A former competitive speed skier before returning to the family domaine, Jean-François still enjoys riding a motorcycle but has sworn off anything over 150 km per hour. His appetite for adrenaline does not extend to winemaking, as he prefers to watch everything ferment s...