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Default South of France Wine Areas

Thanks. Sorry for this question...is Gigondas wines similar to C De
Pape...just on of same village?

What is difference in D De Pape and Gigandas?

Serious question...I know my Burgs and Bordeaux but not much on Rhone.


"jcoulter" > wrote in message
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> "dick" > wrote in
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> > When in Avignon I was going to journey to Chateneauf du Pape and visit
> > wtih some winerys. Reservations will be made in advance with a few.
> >
> > What other wine regions in South of France are worthy of a visit and
> > spending some time. I will be driving from Perpignon to Nice over a
> > 12 day period so have lots of exploring time.
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions.
> >
> >
> >

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> At the risk of repeating myself, Gigondas, eat lunch at Les Florets just
> north of the town proper. There are many producers who have degustation,
> that is the word to watch for on signs. This is an area where potluck
> can throw up some nice surprises.