Nestled at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail in Gigondas, Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres traces its roots to a medieval Marian sanctuary known as Notre Dame des Pallieres, where a miraculous spring on the estate’s edge was believed to shield pilgrims from the plague. Written records reference vines here as early as the 900s, but the Roux family has stewarded the land for generations, with great-grandfather Jules planting some of Gigondas’ oldest parcels, including those in the storied Les Mourres lieu-dit. Cousins Claude and Jean-Pierre Roux elevated the domaine through organic farming and traditional methods across 30 hectares of Trignon valley holdings, passing the torch in recent years to Claude’s children, Isabelle and Julien Roux—the fifth generation—who now craft these limestone-rooted wines with the same reverence for terroir and minimal intervention.

The 2023 Gigondas “Les Mourres” embodies this legacy in every garnet sip: old vines—some over a century—dug into limestone gravel and fluvial clays yield concentrated Grenache (80%) blended with Mourvèdre and Syrah, hand-harvested and macerated over 30 days before resting mostly in concrete to preserve savory purity. From the cool, airy nights of the Trignon valley, it delivers power with freshness—dark plum and kirsch laced with garrigue, licorice, and violet lift—structured for cellaring yet velvety enough for near-term enjoyment, a testament to Gigondas’ exceptional mid-slope sites and the Roux family’s unwavering commitment to place over polish.

Why You'll Love It

• Old-vine intensity from Les Mourres’ limestone gravels shines through in layered red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and sappy floral perfume, offering classic Gigondas depth without excess weight.

• Traditional long maceration and concrete élevage yield a velvety, balanced structure—tannins fine and integrated, freshness persistent—making it a terroir-transparent standout for collectors seeking mid-term aging gems (2026–2033).

• Fifth-generation family soul from Isabelle and Julien Roux elevates this beyond mere appellation: plague-spring provenance meets Dentelles microclimate for a wine that whispers Southern Rhône history in every glass.

How to Serve It

• Decant up to 60 minutes to unfurl aromatics; serve at 60–65°F to balance fruit lift against spice and structure, avoid serving too warm which will masks its stony chassis.

• Pair with venison stew, magret de canard aux figues, or truffled mushroom risotto—its sappy acids and grippy tannins embrace gamey richness while cutting through earthiness.

• Drink now - 2028 to fully enjoy its primary fruit character or cellar undisturbed in a and hold for a more savory evolution by 2030+