Domaine du Terme — Gigondas
Rolland Gaudin is, among other things, the Mayor of Gigondas. He remains involved in both vineyard and cave, while much of the daily work of the domaine has passed to Anne-Marie, his daughter and a certified oenologist. Harvest is done by hand and fermentation is carefully controlled producing elegant wines that reflect the best of both traditional and modern winemaking.
The Gaudins have a fiercely loyal private clientle in France who
appreciate
the consistent quality and drinkablity of all these wines. A very
significant portion of their production is sold through their wine
store on the
village square in Gigondas and at the annual salons of the Vignerons
Independents.
For information about
wine/visiting/hiking/staying in Gigondaas see the Domaine's impressive
new website: http://www.domaine-du-terme.com
Vacqueryas 2007 — Effectively sold out but we're hoping for a tiny allotment for those clients who keep asking about the wine from this newly aquired vineyard.
Gigondas 2005 — Black fruits on the nose, smooth with lucious fruit on the palate, cancentrated, excellent structure and very, very good length. (JPO, June, 2009).
Gigondas Réserve 2003 - (the black label) -- dark black fruits on the nose, follows on palate, quite big with bright tannins leading to very good length. Some smoke. (JPO April 2008).