Payouse
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled lamb chops, classic ratatouille, roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched terraces of the Southern Rhône Valley, Gabriel Meffre's 'Payouse' is a vibrant tribute to the region's classic blending heritage. Crafted primarily from Grenache and Syrah, this red wine captures the essence of the local terroir, characterized by stony, clay-limestone soils and the sweeping Mistral wind. The name 'Payouse' evokes the rustic charm of the historic Provencal countryside. In the cellar, the winemaking team focuses on preserving the bright, primary fruit characteristics through gentle extraction and temperature-controlled fermentation, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances fleshy red berry flavors with the signature wild herb notes of the local garrigue.
🍾 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, Syrah