Established in 1900 in the heart of Gigondas, Gour de Chaulé is now run by the founder's great-great-grandson, Paul Fumoso. For a time, this was a woman-led property. Aline Bonfils earned fame for the domaine, and was actively involvedin making wines and creating domaine bottlings before handing the reigns to her daughter, Stéphanie. The estate is comprised of 15 hectares planted in the surrounding region, 10 of which are within the Gigondas appellation. Grenache is the main grape variety, making up more than 80% of the blend with Syrah and Mourvèdre making up the rest. Grapes are harvested manually and never destemmed. Élevage is in large oak foudres where the wine rests for about 18 months until it's bottled--unfined and unfiltered. The end result is a traditionally made and balanced wine that reflects some of the best that Gigondas has to offer.