22 Gard winegrowers from cellars, estates or châteaux were able to serve (in moderation) the fruit of their work, Thursday November 21 at the multicultural room of Bagnols/Cèze. Côtes-du-Rhône fans were jubilant. The Primeur wine from Domaine de Challias stood out among the six nominees.
La Balade du primeur: a moment of sharing around a glass of red wine. • E.R
22 local winegrowers brought together
Jean-François Chabert, one of the 22 winegrowers, president of the Cave des 4 chemins in Laudun, presented his different wines to the public with pleasure: “The objective of this evening is to introduce the new vintage to people from Bagnoles and locals. Wine is about sharing and conviviality. I offer the early wine and I also offer a white from Barronet de Sabran and a rosé.” While addressing a word full of kindness towards his colleagues: “It’s extremely nice to see each other again. This shows that the profession is united,” expressed the winegrower, who manages a team of ten employees and works with 100 cooperators.
Jean-François Chabert, president of the 4 Chemins winegrowers, alongside his wife and son, took advantage of the present moment. • E.R
“Our only duty is to show solidarity with the wine world”
Around 8:20 p.m., Pierre Pappalardo, the communications manager for the Côtes-Du-Rhône Rive Droite association, took the microphone to announce the winner of the best Côte-du-Rhône. Before that, Maxime Couston, first deputy mayor, wanted to tip his hat to the wine profession: “Our only duty is to show solidarity with the wine world. Bagnols is proud to be your partner. The product we are tasting is promising”. The president of the Côtes du Rhône Rive Droite association wanted to thank all the winegrowers present.
La Balade du Primeur 2024 is an unmissable event for Maison Sinnae. • E.R
Many bottles of Côtes-du-Rhône were uncorked, including those from Domaine de l'Innatendu, nominated in the competition. • E.R
The Primeur wine from Domaine de Challias conquered the jury’s palate
After the speeches, laurels were placed on one of the heads among the six nominees. After a disputed tasting between the six members of the jury, it was the Challias estate which won first prize. Another achievement for the Cornillon winery, as it won the trophy for a second consecutive edition. “I really didn’t expect it”reacted still surprised, Emmanuel Challias, after receiving this prize. The podium is completed by the SCA Cellier des Chartreux de Pujaut and Domaine de la Catherinette located in Laval-Saint-Romain.
A tasting weekend will follow on November 23 and 24, with the added bonus of cellar visits and activities, to allow visitors to travel the Gard department in search of the best beverages in the region. Through the exhibition of Côtes-du-Rhône primeur, the wine world is gradually regaining color.
Lovers of Côtes du Rhône enjoyed themselves, tasting wine and charcuterie from the Gard region. • E.R
The wineries participating in the Primeurs 2024 evening: 1) La Maison Sinnae (Laudun-Chusclan) 2) Château Marjolet (Gaujac) 3) Château St-Nabor (Cornillon) 4) Domaine Belle Feuille (Vénéjan) 5) Domaine Castel Oualou (Roquemaure ) 6) Domaine Clavel (Saint-Gervais) 7) Domaine de Challias 8) Domaine de la Catherinette (Laval-Saint-Romain) 9) Domaine de Lindas (Bagnols/Cèze) 10) Domaine Tour Paradis (Aiguèze) 11) Domaine Ventajol (Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson) 12) Château de Manissy (Tavel) 13) Domaine des Romarins (Domazan) 14) Château Correnson (St-Géniès-de-Comolas) 15) Domaine de l'innexpectu Sarl Roche (Pont-Saint-Esprit) 16) Vignerons des 4 chemins 17) Domaine des Carabiniers (Roquemaure) 18) Cellier des Chartreux (Pujaut) 19) Domaine Gilphine (Theziers) 20) SAS Tresavin (Tresques) 21) The winegrowers of Saint-Gely (Cornillon) 22) Domaine Pelaquié (Saint-Victor-la-Coste)
