Wine tasting at Domaine la Bouïssière and a Visit to Gigondas

Sablet is located between Séguret, a village classified as a “Plus Beaux Village de France,” to the north and Gigondas, a small town renowned for its red wine to the south. From the road, Gigondas seems little more than a cluster of stone houses set on a hillside with a church below the Dentelles de Montmirail Mountains overlooking vineyard-covered slopes and valley below.

Continue reading here to learn about how Michel and Shirley first encountered the wines Domaine la Bouïssière. This vineyard is family run and produces decent well-blended vintages. Then, discover the history of Gigondas and the village today via Michel’s photos.

Domaine La Bouïssière (website)
15 Rue du Portail 84190 Gigondas
Telephone: +33 (0) 4 90 65 87 91

More about Gigondas

Gigondas wines are similar to those of its famous neighbour, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Many of the wines are red, and Grenache grapes feature in many blends. The wines of both these villages have achieved cru status, the highest rank of the Rhône classification system. But while the wines may be similar, the prices are not, with Gigondas being much more affordable.

Stay Nearby

Rent our beautiful stone house in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of boulangerie, cafe, butcher, and other village services. This three (3) bedroom house with three (3) bathrooms is a large, well-furnished kitchen with a sitting area with wood burning fireplace and an adjoining terrace. Here are all the details.

Michel and Shirley

Michel and Shirley, live in wine country, in Windsor, California. They have a full family with two beautiful daughters and five amazing grandchildren. Michel's day job is as CEO of Chancellor Health Care, a company which provides housing and services to older adults.

Previously a co-owner of a popular French bistro called Bistro des Copains located in Western Sonoma County California. The Bistro was closed in early 2015, after nine years!

In 2008, after searching for years and visiting many houses they bought a 17th century stone village house in the medieval village of Sablet which is in the Vaucluse region of Provence France.

Please read about the Sablet House (available for rent) and follow their blog Our House in Provence.