Dauvergne Ranvier 'Face Nord' Gigondas

Dauvergne Ranvier is the association of two enthusiasts who decided to create their own cuvées. François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier founded their Winery in 2004 in the Rhône Valley. Very present upstream, both in the vineyards and during vinification, they rely on solid and privileged relationships with a number of winegrowers. 

The range extends from Côte-Rôtie in the north to the Luberon in the south, including Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Costières de Nîmes.
In 2013, they took over the operation of Domaine des Muretins in the Tavel and Lirac appellations.

Since 2020, they have been based at L’Assemblère, a positive energy cellar that was built in Tavel

Grapes are planted on the North-Eastern part of the appellation between 250 to 400 m of altitude. Grenache is the dominating grape variety side by side with syrah and mourvèdre. A good concentration of the wine comes naturally with a yield at about 40 hl/ha.

The grapes are hand harvested and carefully destemmed before a long maceration – all this contributes to a perfect extraction of the grape’s ripe components. Partial ageing in foudres (big oak barrels) and tanks. Bottling takes place after 12 months of ageing.

The nose makes you think of the hills in Gigondas: pin, rosemary, thyme, dry grass between limestone pebbles… Then comes a round of liquorice, myrtle and blackcurrant with notes of cacao and smoke. The palate opens discretely, then becomes more and more powerful and finishes with a great length.