“In this outstanding setting, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to fully preserve the integrity of the fruit, extract the quintessential qualities of the terroir and aim for excellence”
Château Gilbert & Gaillard
Château Gilbert & Gaillard has a firm rooting in the heart of the garrigue-clad countryside, in a Natura 2000 protected area, in the Saint-Chinian appellation area, Languedoc-Roussillon. Its exceptional vineyard sites unfurl across its clay-limestone hills at elevations ranging from 150 to 210 metres above sea level. Its red wines blended from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre combine freshness, minerality and superior aromatic expression.
The Château’s Wines
Discover our three ranges of outstanding wines which fully encapsulate the extensive variety of Languedoc vineyard sites.
Products
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Sélène
2021
SAINT-CHINIAN AOP
- 70% Grenache Blanc, 30% Vermentino
- Silt-clay-sand plateau
- Sea bream carpaccio or grilled king prawns
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Agapanthe
2022
Pays d'Oc IGP
- Mourvedre 100%
- Limestone plateau
- Warm grilled octopus salad
Clos des Étoiles
2017
Saint-Chinian AOP
- Syrah 95%, Grenache 5%
- Clay-limestone gravel plateau
- Red meat in sauce and game
Roc Blanc
2018
Saint-Chinian AOP
- Syrah 75%, Grenache 20%, Mourvedre 5%
- Limestone plateau
- Roast meat, roast veal with porcini mushrooms
Château Gilbert & Gaillard Rouge 2018
Saint-Chinian AOP
- Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre
- Clay-limestone gravel plateau
- Meat in sauce, spicy cuisine or refined dishes
Château Gilbert & Gaillard Blanc 2020
Saint-Chinian AOP
- Vermentino, White Grenache
- Silty-clay-sandy plateau of limestone gravel
- White fish and poultry
Pleine Nature
2021
Saint-Chinian AOP
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Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre
100% grapes, sulphites free - Clay-limestone gravel plateau
- Mediterranean cuisine, grills and tapas
Pour les Amis
2019
Saint-Chinian AOP
- Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre
- Clay-limestone plateau and coombs
- Subtly spicy dishes, Mediterranean cuisine
Le Rosé
2022
Languedoc AOP
- Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre
- Limestone scree
- Aperitif, grilled fish and white meats
The Team
We have chosen to recruit young talented staff with whom we share the same passion for terroir.
Together, they manage the teams of seasonal workers who help us every year in pruning the vines, thinning the clusters, and of course harvesting the grapes entirely by hand.
The Team
We have chosen to recruit young talented staff with whom we share the same passion for terroir.
Together, they manage the teams of seasonal workers who help us every year in pruning the vines, thinning the clusters, and of course harvesting the grapes entirely by hand.
Expertise
Drawing on over 35 years’ experience in wine, François Gilbert, Philippe Gaillard and their team put their knowledge into practice in order to craft wines in their image, whilst at the same time fully encapsulating sense of place.
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2022
An Exceptional Vintage
Much has been written about the 2022 vintage which caused great concern. The reason for this was the nerver-ending and particularly hot summer.
Environmental Schemes
Introduction of Bee Hives
Around twenty bee hives have been introduced so that their residents can help promote biodiversity. We produce garrigue, chestnut and rosemary honey.
Environmental Schemes
Conservation Grazing
We have welcomed a flock of female lambs who lead a peaceful life in our vineyards and promote conservation grazing.
Environmental Schemes
Bat Roosts
Bat roosts have also been made to protect their populations and control the number of grapevine moths. Similarly, we leave sufficient hedges and regularly plant trees, shrubs and flowers to reduce plant protection pressure in the vineyards.
