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In 1919, over a 100 years ago, Gabriel Rey, a farmer and nurseryman in the Vaucluse, purchased the Domaine de La Tour, at the foot of the Ventoux, close to the Dentelles de Montmirail. It is where our story as an enterprise officially began.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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We have patiently built up a vineyard that today includes several Domaines in the prestigious appellations of the southern Rhone: Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau, C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne and Ventoux. Through the generation, we have devoted ourselves to reinforcing the identity and the specificity of each domaine. This exceptional mosaic of terroirs, with its vast geological diversity, is our strength. Here we practice sustainable agriculture, committed to respecting our natural environment and people.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Andr\u00e9 Rey, Gabriel's son, at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in 1991.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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The wines of Domaines Gabriel Rey are commercialized mainly in bulk to negociants and bottlers. <\/strong>We work hand-in-hand with each customer to create \u201cmade-to-measure\u201d cuv\u00e9es, tailored to their needs. This collaborative approach enables us to create dedicated blends from our wide range of grape varieties and terroirs.<\/h1>\n

More than just customers, they are partners: some of our collaborations have lasted for over 50 years! A rare kind of loyalty, based on the precision of our work, the quality of our wines and our long-term commitment.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Just like the vines that we have cultivated with determination for many years, our enterprise has deep roots. Rich with a long history, we perpetually strive to preserve and enrich skills that form part of our living heritage\u00a0: cultivating vines with care and attention, crafting terroir wines according to the rules of the art. We do this with passion.<\/p>\n

The history of our family is inextricably linked to that of Ch\u00e2teau Saint-Andr\u00e9-des-Rami\u00e8res, a former 10th<\/sup> century abbey at Gigondas. All the grapes from our estates are vinified here thanks to modern equipment that enables us to honour the work in the vineyards. The members of our team are passionate about what they do, and craft red wines from grenache, syrah, Mourv\u00e8dre and cinsault.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Semper progredi<\/h1>
always progress!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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We have always devoted a great deal of energy to understanding the vines, anticipating and adapting. And the objective always remains the same - to cultivate to finest possible grapes and to make wines of which we are proud.<\/p>\n

As the estate passes from generation to generation, we remain the vines\u2019 devoted servants. We plant, replace, prune, tie up, trim, and care for them, following the enduring cycle of the seasons, to make expressive terroir wines of pure pleasure.<\/p>\n

A vigneron cultivates the vines and makes the wine. In our family we have always loved doing both, because of their generosity, and their complexity also. The vine, a vigorous, deeply rooted plant which often suffers, gives us of its best just before Autumn. We live with the vine, through the seasons, helping it to grow strong and healthy, and waiting patiently for the grapes that it will offer us. And then there is the joy and amazing energy of the harvest\u2026the first juice\u2026with each vintage different. For the love of wine, a drink like no other. A child of nature.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A family business<\/h3>\n\t
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Investment in the great appellations of the southern Rhone, the development of wine quality thanks to the plurality of the terroirs, the selection of parcels in the best terroirs of each appellation, the regeneration and renewal of grape varieties in each of the different terroirs\u2026 this is what has motivated us for over a hundred years !<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Varieties<\/h3>\n\t
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Naturally, Grenache is king here. If offers breadth, richness and smoothness, and forms the backbone of all our wines. We have the good fortune to have many other grape varieties. This richness enables us to create blended wines with multiple expressions, revealing all the complexity and harmony of our terroirs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Of course Grenache is king...
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Grenache, syrah, mourv\u00e8dre, cinsault\u2026<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Teamwork<\/h3>\n\t
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Our work embraces many complementary trades. Working together as a team, from the vines to the cellar, and not forgetting the offices\u2026 everyone is involved in the family business !<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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We make a point of preserving the quality of our grapes by limiting our interventions as much as possible. Vinification follows traditional methods and is adapted to the specificities of each grape variety and vintage. Depending on needs, we prefer pre-fermentation cold maceration to accentuate fruity aromas, or post-fermentation hot maceration to soften tannins.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The winery and ageing cellar<\/h3>\n\t
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Our first vat room was built in 1932. Since then we have constantly updated and improved our facilities by investing in innovation, hygiene, and efficiency. In 2017, we created a new cellar, to gain in precision while respecting the integrity of the grapes and offering plenty of accommodation to isolate parcel selections. The wine is aged in concrete and stainless steel vats.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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The art of blending<\/h3>\n\t
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Blending is an important element of our expertise. Over time, we have come to understand the balances resulting from the interactions between grape varieties and their environment. This understanding enables us to offer fruity, gourmet wines that make the most of their natural complementarities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Find out more about winegrowing in Vaucluse<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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