Domaine Gournier is located in Provence, above the Mediterranean coastline. Situated between Avignon and Nimes this small estate is an example of hands-on winemaking at it's finest. It is here that the landscape begins to offer up the Garrigues, the Provencal name referring to the low limestone hills that are studded with outcroppings of calcareous rock and sparse clumps of wind beaten vegetation. Maurice Barnouioun is by trade is a pepinierist, ( a vine rootstock and clone expert). He was the pioneer in replanting old high-yielding varietals like Carignan with low yielding, intensely flavored vines like Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The vines are pruned for low yields, while hand harvesting insures the most stringent selection of grapes.

Vin de Pays des Cevennes Hommage
2001 $13.99
2000 $13.99
"The dark-colored 2000 Hommage, a blend of 65% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in ten new and eleven 1 year old French oak barrels, displays sweet oak aromas and a backward, black fruit-packed personality. Spices, asphalt, cassis, and blackberries are intermingled with oak in this firm, concentrated wine's flavor profile. Drink it between 2003 and 2007." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #142

Vin de Pays des Cevennes Merlot
2003 $8.99
"Prodcued from 25 year old vines that were drowned by the massive floods of 2002, this Merlot reveals a nose of cxandied dark berries. Its jammy, grapy attack offers copious blac k fruit flavors. thet return with a vengence in this effort's sweet, riep tannin filled finish. Medium bodied and silky textured, this is an excellent value to drink over the next 2-3 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #155

Vin de Pays des Cevennes Chardonnay
2003 $10.99

Vin de Pays des Cevennes Sauvignon Blanc
2003 $8.99