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Domaine la Bouissiere Gigondas Blanc Les Safres 2023

$5199

Gigondas is overwhelmingly red — barely a handful of producers bother with white — which makes this bottling from Domaine la Bouissiere a small treasure. Les Safres takes its name from the sandy soils ('safres') of the parcel, which give the wine a lift and a delicacy you don't always associate with the southern Rhone. The blend is 100% Clairette, fermented and aged in older French oak barrels on fine lees, keeping the texture detailed rather than heavy. Bouissiere is run by the Faravel family, and this is the kind of bottle that wins over skeptics of southern Rhone whites in a glass or two.

Shipping

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"Raised for 11 months in old oak barriques, the concentrated 2023 Gigondas Blanc Les Safres is a fresh and energetic white, unwinding with delicate aromas of spring blossoms, lemon flesh and yellow apple. Medium-bodied at most, the refined 2023 packs excellent freshness around a chalky texture and finishes on a bright, focused note." —Nicolas Greinacher

More about Domaine la Bouissiere

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Clairette , White Blend

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled branzino with fennel; chicken tagine with preserved lemon; goat cheese salad; ratatouille; mussels in white wine

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied. White peach, anjou pear, honeysuckle, citrus zest, fennel, and a soft saline finish. Fresh and lifted, not heavy.

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