REGION: Rhone (Southern)

“The ultra-traditional wine that the Faraud sisters produce are among the most classically proportioned, elegant and complex of Gigondas. The value that it delivers is truly amazing given its consistent high quality, which places it among the finest wines not just of Gigondas but of France.” -Vinous

Domaine Lafond is a certified organic, family-run estate located in the rosé-only appellation of Tavel, where owner-winemaker Pascal Lafond makes deliciously pure and traditional Lirac and Chateauneuf to go along with his robust and age-able Tavel rosé.

Domaine La Réméjeanne is a certified organic property owned by the dynamic Olivier Klein that is located in the high-altitude (200-280m) village of Sabran. Klein is an extremely conscientious farmer and winemaker, using very traditional methods to create balanced and textured Cotes du Rhones.

Domaine Saint Gayan is a small estate located at the foot of the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail in the Gigondas appellation. One of the great estates of the Southern Rhône, the owners, Jean-Pierre Meffre and his wife Martine produce wines of enormous power and concentration.

Charles Bieler's father, Philippe, began making rosé in Provence almost 30 years ago. This early influence left an indelible impact on his path and laid the foundation for his career. To make rosé alongside his father in today’s world, when the category has finally come into its own in America, is truly a gift. As winemakers around the world attempt …

The secret to the success of Le Vieux Donjon is really no secret at all. Family run, organic farming, and old vines help make some of the best Chateauneuf du Pape in the region.