Domaine Gramenon has made a name for itself with its authentic wines of character, produced in a terroir with no particular classification other than Cotes du Rhone or Vinsobres. After the accidental death of Philippe Laurent in 1999, his wife Michèle took over the production of Gramenon wines, assisted by her son Maxime. The different vintages of Domaine Gramenon are: Gramenon Poignée de Raisins, made from young Grenache vines, for quick drinking. Gramenon Sierra du Sud, made from Syrah, is bursting with fruit and should be drunk before it is 5 years old. Domaine Gramenon's cuvée Elémentaire is made from 45-year-old vines and is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah. It should be aerated to remove any reduction and can be drunk over 4/6 years. The Cuvée Gramenon La Sagesse is made from 100% Grenache vines over 50 years old. It is beautifully fruity and concentrated, and can be kept for up to 10 years. Gramenon La Papesse is produced on the northern slopes of the Vinsobres AOC, again with old Grenache vines, but it develops more quickly. Finally, the famous cuvée Gramenon La Mémé, Ceps centenaires, is made from very old Grenache vines (120 years old), and it's fair to say that for a centenarian, it's literally bursting with energy. It is very racy, complex and long on the palate. We recommend keeping it for ten years or so to get the most out of its complexity. It can be aged for 15 years. In certain years considered to be of exceptional quality, Domaine Gramenon produces a rare cuvée of 80-year-old Grenache called A Pascal. In normal years, it is blended with the cuvée la Sagesse. In short, the wines of Domaine Gramenon are highly recommendable, and deserve to be known by all lovers of authentic, unadorned wines.
Discover other Rhône Valley estates such as Alain Graillot, Alain Voge, Beaucastel, Chapoutier, Clos des Papes, Dard et Ribo, Delas, Gérin, Jean Louis Chave, Rayas and Yves Cuilleron. You can also enjoy a wider range of Rhone reds, Rhone whites and Rhone rosés at Vins & Millésimes. Our bottles, magnums and old vintages are always in stock, shipped quickly and at the best prices!