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Gigondas Bosquets
Gigondas · Rhône · France
Domaine des Bosquets has a rich history in Gigondas, first recorded as a vineyard site in 1376. The most recent chapter began in 2010 when Julien Brechet took over the estate. Despite having minimal technical training, Julien's brother, the proprietor of Château de Vaudieu, arranged for him to start his training at Château de Pibarnon in Bandol before completing his informal studies at Château de Vaudieu. Since assuming leadership, Julien, with the support of a small team of six, has been meticulously studying the estate's terroir through careful research and micro-vinifications.
“In 2015, he initiated the process of converting the estate to certified organic farming, with the ultimate goal of practising biodynamic agriculture as well.”
The average age of his vines is 50 years, and Julien has identified 14 distinct terroirs, with soils ranging from sand to various types of gravel and clay, some rich in chalk. Harvesting is done by hand to ensure a meticulous fruit selection, and fermentations are now conducted exclusively with indigenous yeasts.
