Domaine du Cayron

Michel Faraud was at the helm of this traditional estate for over thirty years until his three daughters – Roseline, Cendrine and Delphine – took charge.

Roseline and Cendrine look after the vineyards and winemaking, whilst older sister Delphine takes charge of the business side of things, although Papa can still often be seen around the vines on his tractor. Their 16 hectares of vines (70% Grenache, remainder Syrah and Cinsault with 1% Mouvedre) are scattered over 20 parcels throughout the Gigondas appellation, with the finest at 500 metres on the Col de Cayron, where the yields are at their lowest and ripening is slow. The Faraud sisters’ tiny garage sized winery sits just below the Dentelles de Montmirail, a striking limestone landmark at the heart of Gigondas. They make just a single wine, with fermentation in concrete vats which are built into the floor and ageing in large old foudres. This is a wine of huge concentration that is a benchmark for the region.