{"product_id":"bertrand-stehelin-gigondas-rhone-france","title":"Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas, Rhone, France","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\"\u003ePowerful yet remarkably refined, the 2023 Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas captures the rugged beauty and depth of the southern Rhône Valley through old-vine fruit, mountain freshness, and generations of family winemaking tradition. Sourced from vineyards nestled beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail, this expressive red blend delivers layered dark fruit, savory spice, and structured elegance in a classic Gigondas style built for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4j33ah\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4j33ah\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e7tyn0\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eVineyard Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest of the Dentelles de Montmirail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hjwskv\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eVineyard Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–300 meters above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0z0gz\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rj1hzr\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested in crates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3x3cu\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eWinemaking Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5kg2s\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eli0t1\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eEstate History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by a fifth-generation family of Rhône Valley winegrowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eli0t1\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner \u0026amp; Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bertrand Stehelin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"90mxdv\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eFamily Leadership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicole and Frédéric Stehelin have managed the esteemed Domaine de la Paillère and Domaine Pied-Gû since 1978, with Bertrand Stehelin joining in 2001, and Caroline Stehelin recently joining the family estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eThe 2023 Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas opens with deep aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, plum, cracked pepper, dried herbs, and lavender. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit layers are balanced by earthy minerality, savory spice, and subtle notes of garrigue that reflect the rugged Rhône terroir. Grenache provides richness and warmth, while Syrah and Mourvèdre contribute structure, peppery depth, and complexity. The finish is long and polished, with lingering dark fruit, spice, and finely integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eThe Stehelin family represents five generations of Rhône Valley winemaking tradition in the prestigious Gigondas appellation. Nicole and Frédéric Stehelin have guided the family estates since 1978, building a reputation for wines that express both the power and freshness of the region’s terroir. Bertrand Stehelin, who joined the family business in 2001, expanded the family’s vision through his own label while maintaining the traditional craftsmanship and vineyard-driven philosophy that define the estate. Today, the next generation continues the legacy with Caroline Stehelin also joining the family operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eServe the 2023 Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas at 60–65°F after allowing it to breathe briefly in a decanter. Pair it with grilled lamb, rosemary-roasted meats, duck confit, wild mushroom dishes, hearty stews, aged cheeses, or charcuterie. Its combination of richness, spice, and structure also makes it an excellent cellar candidate for collectors seeking classic Rhône Valley aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42246949797943,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bertrand_Stehelin_Gigondas_Rhone_France_2023.png?v=1780181311","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/bertrand-stehelin-gigondas-rhone-france","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}