This domaine is also known as Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, from a maternal Archimbaud and a paternal Vache. The Archimbaud family can be traced back to 1791 in Vacqueyras, and it is likely that the property has belonged to the Templar Knights, since the word cazaux might be derived from “chasal” after the farmer responsible for livestock […]
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Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, Vacqueyras
april 30th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardDomaine la Monardére, Vacqueyras
april 30th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardMartine and Christian Vache bought their domaine in 1987 from the Monarde family and immediately started revitalizing the vineyards and improving winemaking facilities. They have been cultivating their vineyards, totalling some 20 ha, organically since 2000, 2010 being the first certified orgnic vintage. The parents were subsequently joined by their son, Damien. The overall aim […]
Domaine Raspail-Ay, Gigondas
april 30th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardFounded by Eugéne Raspail, born in Perignan in 1812, this domaine represented the largest vineyard in Gigondas in the 18th century. After the death of E. Raspail the vineyard was split into four, and presently includes some 18 ha round the cellars in the Colombiers quartier of Gigondas. The buildings also host 2-3 gîtes, where […]
Domaine Marcel Richaud, Cairanne
april 30th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardDomaine Marchel Richaud cultivates a total of 45 ha of red and a single ha of white. Red grapes include Grenache 50%, Mouvedre 20%, Syrah 15%, Carignan 10% and Counoise 5%. Terroir is fundamental to Richaud, who vinifies each terroir separately to maximize diversity from which he makes each assemblage. Everything is matured in cuve, […]
Domaine Clos du Mont Olivet, Chateuneuf-du-Pape
april 29th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardThe founder of what became CMO was Romain Jausset, the father-in-law of Seraphin Sabon, who inherited the parcels Jausset had bought. The next generation was Joseph Sabon, who introduced us to Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In the early 90ies he was one of the ”papets” – the older generation – sitting on a bench at the fountain together […]
Domaine de l’Oratoire Saint Martin, Cairanne
april 29th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardDomaine de l’Oratore Saint-Martin cultivates 20 ha of red and 5 ha of white, red grapes including Grenache 55%, Mouvèdre 30%, Syrah 10%, Vaccarèse 3% and Counoise 2%. The 25 ha estate is now run by Frédéric and Francois, pére et fils. Most of their vines are in the steepest sector of Carianne, the quartier […]
Vacqueyras
april 27th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardDuring the recent decade marked differences in styre have appeared, and wines for drinking after 3-4 years have appered compared to the more traditional wines, which need a full 5-6 years or more cellaring. Our favourit domaines include: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux and Domaine la Monardiére When you leave A7 in Bolléne and take […]
Gigondas
april 27th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardTo us a visit to this attractive village with its panoramic view is a must, just as tastings in the well-stocked Caveau de Vignerons to follow the dynamic growers. Our favorite domaines include domaine Raspail-Ay, domaine Saint Gayan, and domaine Les Palliéres which was bought by the Brunier brothers (domaine du Vieux Télégraphe), when Pierre […]
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
april 27th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardThe village of CdP sits on a hillside encircling app. 3,300 ha of vineyard split between some 300 growers, most of which make and bottle their own wine. The solitary tower of the Papes summer residence, build by pape John XXII between 1318 and 1333, at the top of the village, makes up the local […]
Carianne
april 27th, 2022 by Unnur BisgaardThe villagein Vaucluse department of is set on top of a gently rising hillock, the old part of which is on the top of the hill surrounded by old ramparts which date back to the 12th century. A pathway along the ramparts, made by the Templar Knights, affords panoramic views of Mount Ventoux and Mont […]