The story of the estate
Since 1925
Founded in 1925 by the Tourtin family, Domaine du Gourget is now run by Mrs. Anne Sansone, who proudly represents the fourth generation.
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Geography
Located in Rochegude, in the Drôme department (26), Domaine du Gourget enjoys a privileged location, just twenty kilometers northeast of Orange.
Climate
The Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot and dry summers, combined with the mistral wind, shapes the unique character of our wines.
Soils
The 65 hectares of contiguous vineyards are on Pliocene soils, consisting of alluvial deposits with sands, gravel, and clays with excellent drainage.
Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault for the reds, and Viognier and Roussanne for the whites.
The Wines
AOP Côtes du Rhône and AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Rochegude available in white, red, and rosé.
Vinification
The wines are organic and vinified by the owner, Anne.
The timeline of the estate
Since 1925
1925
Foundation
Creation of the family estate
1966
Appellation Rochegude Villages for the entire vineyard
Since its origins, the estate has been distinguished by a remarkable consistency in the quality of its productions, leading to the classification of its entire vineyard as Appellation Rochegude Villages in 1966.
1969
Investments in the cellar
The estate took a significant step in its development with the construction of an underground cellar dedicated to aging its wines, equipping itself with a modern bottling unit, integrating an advanced cooling system for the winemaking cellar, and installing air conditioning in the shipping cellar.
1989
Tasting Room
The estate enriches its wine tourism offerings by opening a sales cellar. This welcoming place allows visitors to discover and purchase the estate's wines directly, while enjoying an immersion into the wine world through guided tastings and explanatory tours of the winemaking process.
1998
Sustainable viticulture
Commitment to a sustainable viticulture approach.
2005
Anne's arrival
Anne, the fourth generation of the family, takes over the management of the estate.
2010
Conversion to organic farming
Conversion to organic farming, with the continuous support of an agronomy engineer.
2014
Organic Certification
Obtaining Organic Farming certification, affirming our commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices.
2022
No added sulfites
Anne takes her approach further by creating her first cuvée without added sulfites, "Libre comme l'air".
The Winemaker
Preserving family
Preserving family
traditions
Anne, who proudly represents the fourth generation, perpetuates a legacy of passion and excellence in crafting exceptional wines.
Propriétaire et vigneronne
The Wines
The expression of Anne's talent
The expression of Anne's talent
Que ce soit en blanc, rouge ou rosé, Anne sait exprimer au mieux le potentiel de son terroir pour réaliser des vins authentiques qui lui ressemblent.
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