Producers of Chateauneuf du Pape and Côtes du Rhône

Château de la Gardine is a historic, family-owned estate, deeply rooted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Here, wine is a matter of time, heritage, and daily dedication.

For three generations, the family has passionately crafted wines renowned for their faithful expression of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir and their aging potential.

Wines built to last — but above all, to be shared.

A vineyard at the heart of the landscape

From the terrace of Château de la Gardine, the eye takes in the essentials. The vines surround the cellar, overlook the Rhône, and shape a landscape where the geography, geology, and history of the appellation can all be read.

Limestone, sand, rolled pebbles, red clay — the typical soils of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape cru follow one another and shape the identity of the wines.

In the distance, the Rhône draws the eye toward the Luberon and the Alpilles, while Avignon appears in the light and the breath of the Mistral.

At the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley, the vineyard benefits from a warm, dry Mediterranean climate, shaped by the steady Mistral. It ensures controlled yields, naturally protects the vines, and—with more than 2,800 hours of sunshine per year—allows the grapes to reach optimal ripeness.

The Brunel Family

Winegrowers in the Rhône Valley since 1670, the Brunel family settled in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the mid-20th century.

They then brought this historic estate back to life and, over the decades, made it one of the benchmark properties of the appellation.

Four generations have lived — and still live — around the estate. Today, several members of the family work together, in close collaboration with their teams, in a spirit of continuity, independence, and responsibility.

Their decisions are guided by simple values: respect for the terroir, a commitment to quality, freedom of choice, and loyalty to an identity shaped over time.

Our philosophy

The objective remains constant: to let the terroir, the vintage, and the raw material express themselves without artifice.

The 54 hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 47 hectares in Rasteau, and the 45 hectares of Château Saint-Roch in Lirac offer a diversity of terroirs.

Wooded and natural areas are deliberately preserved: they protect biodiversity, moderate the climate, and contribute to the balance of the vineyard.

Both vineyard management and winemaking are based on measured intervention, long-term thinking, and the responsible use of inputs.

These choices allow the wines of Château de la Gardine and Château Saint-Roch to express their complexity and finesse.

An iconic bottle

Since 1964, the wines of Château de la Gardine have been presented in an exclusive and instantly recognizable bottle.

Its design was inspired by an archaeological discovery beneath the 18th-century building: an ancient hand-blown glass bottle…

Over time, its unique shape has become one of the symbols of the estate.

Bold and unconventional, it has accompanied the rise of the wines of La Gardine.

Our wines from

Château de la Gardine & Château Saint Roch

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wines shaped by the history of the place and its people, developed with patience over several decades.

Power, balance, depth, and aging potential define this iconic range.

Rasteau

Acquired in 1963, this vineyard rests on varied soils—limestone, marl, and sandstone—producing concentrated, generous reds with aromas of ripe fruit and gentle spices, finishing long and lingering.

Lirac

A Cru of the Côtes du Rhône since 1947, Lirac produces refined and structured reds, fresh and mineral whites with floral notes, and elegant, full-flavored rosés.

Our fine Rhône Valley selection

Vacqueyras

Structure and finesse are the main characteristics of Vacqueyras wines. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault for reds and rosés, Grenache blanc, Clairette Bourboulenc for whites offer a wide variety of wines from a very complex terroir with cooler exposures and different soils than those of its neighbour Gigondas.

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Saint-Joseph

The AOC of Saint Joseph dates back from 1956 and covers around 1200 hectares. On the light soils of schist and gneiss that cover the steep hills, the Syrah is the dominant grape variety here. The red wines of Saint Joseph can be paired with red meats, grilled meats, game and mushrooms.

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Cornas

The AOC of Cornas celebrates its 80th anniversary. The name Cornas means “burnt earth”, a phrase that fully reflects its terroir marked by exceptional sunshine due to the south-south-east exposure of the vineyard. The latter consists of particularly steep terraces, supported by stone walls. The red wines of Cornas have an extraordinary aging potential thanks to their strong tannins.

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Gigondas

Gigondas red wines are complex and powerful. The Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grape varieties are emblematic of this appellation. Located in the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail with a great sun exposure, the terroirs and know-how of Gigondas winemakers ensure a high quality of this appellation.

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Hermitage

The Hermitage name dates back to 1937. It is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Rhone Valley, its terroir is known for its diverse soils. Sheltered from the north wind, most of the hillsides face south and enjoy excellent sunshine. Our Hermitage red wine is 100% Syrah.

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Cairanne

The Cairanne appellation has recently been upgraded Cru des Côtes-du-Rhône. Its vineyard is located under the upper village of Cairanne in the north of the Vaucluse in the Dentelles de Montmirail region, between the Aygues and the Ouvèze. Cairanne’s red wines have a high intensity and a high finesse.

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Condrieu

Condrieu appellation is exclusively a white wine region, attached to the only authorized grape variety, the Viognier. The white Condrieu has a light yellow colour and golden highlights, and displays white flowers and apricots aromas. Perfectly paired with fish from the Rhone, pike, crayfish, but also with foie gras and cheese of character.

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Crozes-Hermitage

About 1500 ha. of stony soils located on the left bank of the Northern Rhône Valley around Tain l’Hermitage, the Crozes-Hermitage appellation produces red wines based on Syrah that are fragrant, deep and fresh.

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