Les Roc des Dentelles
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, wild mushroom stew, grilled ribeye steak
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the dramatic, lace-like limestone peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail that dominate the landscape of Gigondas, this cuvée from Maison Gabriel Meffre captures the rugged elegance of the southern Rhône. The vines thrive in a unique microclimate where the jagged cliffs provide shelter from the fierce Mistral wind while reflecting the Mediterranean sun. Crafted primarily from Grenache and Syrah grown on stony, clay-limestone slopes, the wine undergoes traditional vinification and aging to preserve its intense dark fruit character, notes of wild garrigue, and refined tannic structure. It stands as a tribute to the historic village where Gabriel Meffre first established his winery in 1936.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1936 by Gabriel Meffre and his wife Juliette in the historic village of Gigondas, Gabriel Meffre has grown into one of the Southern Rhône Valley's benchmark wineries and négociant-éleveurs. Spanning renowned appellations across the Rhône, Provence, and Pays d'Oc, the house pairs time-honoured regional traditions with modern precision and an unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate is celebrated for producing elegant, terroir-driven red, white, and rosé wines, headlined by its prestigious Laurus cuvées which highlight classic varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier through meticulous plot selection and bespoke oak aging.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache (min 50%), Syrah, Mourvèdre