The Domain
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The Domaine Beau Mistral spreads over 25 hectares of vineyards. It includes several parcels of old vines, some of which are between 60 and 100 years of age, clinging to the stony, clay and limestone hillsides. The vineyard is a harmonious blend of several varieties of vine, all of which are hand-picked.
Grenache,
a noble variety with a structure and fullness that assert its dominance.
Syrah,
in slightly smaller amounts, brings colour, flavour and elegance.
Cinsault,
provides the finesse of younger wines.
Mourvèdre
sets the basis for well-deserved maturing, promising a wealth of discoveries.
The Domaine Beau Mistral affords a view over both the Dentelles de Montmirail (in Gigondas) and the Mont Ventoux,
he Domaine is a family concern with a father-to-son tradition of winegrowing. Whilst its labels pay tribute to the Mistral, utmost care is given to growing and wine-making. All wines are made using traditional methods. The vineyard is carefully cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or weed-killers, in true respect of traditional wine growing. The vines are ploughed to encourage the roots to dig deep down into the rich soil. Great care is taken to avoid damaging the plants and soil. The grapes are gathered by hand and selected on the vine stock; only healthy and fully ripe grapes are picked. Our wines are matured in vats, some in oak barrels, and are finally bottled with utmost care on the Domaine.
All of these elements are the guarantee of top quality, balanced wines. .
Our Domaine has been awarded a great number of prizes in the most prestigious of wine tasting competitions (Grand Prix d’Excellence des Vinalies Gold Medal in the Avignon wine fair, the Orange wine fair …) and countless mentions in well-known wine guides: Hachette, Parker, Dussert- Gerber, and Gaultmillau….
We would be more than happy to provide you with further information. If you happen to be in our area, do come and visit the Domaine’s winery. You will be given a warm welcome and the tour of the wine cellar, followed by a wine tasting session in company of the winegrower himself.