Famille GrasRhône Valley
The Gras family, owner of Domaine Santa Duc in Gigondas, also produce this stunning value range of Rhône wines from fruit bought from their friends and contacts.
Background
The Gras family have been making wine in the Southern Rhône since 1874 – over six generations of local knowledge and tradition. This history, and the relationships that they have built during that time, are invaluable when it comes to sourcing the grapes for their Famille Gras project. The aim is to make wines from a diverse range of terroirs while never losing sight of the Domaines commitment to quality and focus on integrity.
All of the various parcels are farmed either organically or sustainably, and have been chosen for their typicity. The family aim to work with cooler vineyards to give wines of freshness and elegance, while still showcasing the south’s sunny generosity of fruit. They are among our best selling wines and the value that runs through the range is extraordinary.
Current Vintages
| Red Wines | Vintage |
|---|---|
| Famille Gras Vin de Pays de Vaucluse ‘Les Plans’ [Read More] 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Merlot, 10% Cabernet, 5% others. This is a terrific wine, showing complexity and depth that belies its price. We drink masses at home, and I often chill it a little which seems to emphasise its freshness. | 2019 |
| Famille Gras Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes [Read More] 60% Old Grenache vines, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Cinsault, Cournoise and Carignan. The quality factor here is the old, 50 year plus, vines and the complex mix of soils upon which they grow. SO2 is kept to a bare minimum during vinification and elevage to emphasise the purity of the fruit. Superb CDR. | 2016 |
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