The Amadieu family settled in Gigondas in 1929. Pierre Amadieu, grandfather of the current winemaker, whose name is also Pierre, started the business with a small estate in Gigondas. In 1954, he had the opportunity to buy 280 acres that was not planted with vines. He gradually turned it into a vineyard, starting at the top of the hill at a place called "Grand Romane". Later he also planted vines halfway down the hill at the lieu-dit named "La Machotte". With these two domains, Pierre Amadieu is now known as a leading AOC Gigondas producer both in quality and quantity.
Vineyard
South Rhone Valley. 2 types of terroir: poor and stony clay-limestone soils.
Vines : 30 Acres - Average of 25 years old - Yield : 2.3 T. Acre. Low yield for a Côtes du Rhône
Winemaking
Concrete vats. No oaking in order to “protect” the fruit.
Tasting notes
this wine offers a refreshing and pleasant flowery, fruity style on the nose.
Food pairing
To match perfectly on grilled fishes as well as oysters.
Aging potential
Drink it young at a temperature of 12°C.
3 years
Grape varieties
Grenache white - Clairette
Press
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