Chateau de la Gardine

About

West located in Châteauneuf -du-Pape designation, CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE offers a breath-taking view on the Mistral swept and sun bathed majestic Rhône river. Deeply rooted in a pebble covered soil, the vineyards look at the river and contrast with the blue of the sky. A winemaking family since the XVIIth century, the Brunel family settles in La Gardine middle of the XXth century. Always the pioneer, in 1967 Gaston Brunel bottles his wines in an exclusive flask representing the very identity of his house and went west to conquer new markets in Canada and the United States. CHÂTEAU DE LA GARDINE is a family business including 8 members representing 3 generations aiming to the future. One works there together in respect of the terroir, of the family values passed down from each generation to the following, consistently delivering excellence. The wines are marketed in more than 35 countries and prised on the best French tables.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes