Why it matters
The producer
Every year, Domaine de Font-Sane adds organic compost to its vineyards to maintain soil health. Established in 1860, the domaine lies in the heart of the Gigondas vineyard in the Rhône Valley, where Véronique Cunty-Peysson and her husband Bernard perpetuate the family winemaking know how. The domaine prioritizes quality over quantity. Its wines are made through a combination of traditional methods and modern techniques.
Romain recently arrived on the estate after completing a Master's degree in International Wine Business. He oversees commercial operations, while Véronique and Bernard continue to perpetuate the domaine's winemaking know how. The family operation now includes a distinct commercial role alongside the work of making the wines.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
The Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range protects the vineyard. Mountain shelter reduces direct exposure to weather, a physical condition that can influence vine growth and ripening. The portfolio carries both Gigondas and Ventoux appellation names, separating the wines by regulated place as well as by cuvée.
Gigondas Tradition and Gigondas Terrasses des Dentelles carry the Gigondas name. Ventoux Vieilles Vignes carries Ventoux. The appellation on the label therefore identifies the place behind each line of the range.
In the cellar
Vineyards and cellar
The winemaking approach combines traditional methods with modern techniques. Traditional cellar practice can preserve established methods of fermentation and handling, while modern equipment can improve control over those operations. The domaine's stated priority is quality over quantity.
Wines to know
The range in view
The red portfolio has three named lines: Gigondas Tradition, Gigondas Terrasses des Dentelles and Ventoux Vieilles Vignes. The first two are Gigondas reds, while Ventoux Vieilles Vignes is the Ventoux red.
The rosé wines are Gigondas Rosé Plaisir Partagé and Ventoux Rosé Émotion d'un Soir. Gigondas White Renaissance completes the portfolio as a white wine. The range is therefore divided by colour, appellation and cuvée name.