Domaine Brusset

The History of Domaine Brusset

Domaine Brusset was founded by André Brusset in 1947, when he made the decision to leave the local cooperative to develop his own wine production. He started with the exploitation of his 7 hectare vineyard, but worked continuously to expand it. In 1997, two years before André's death (1910-1999), the Domaine Brusset represented 47 hectares. Today, the vineyard reaches 70 hectares.

André Brusset also knew how to modernize his operation over the years. He has thus passed on an efficient estate, as well as his know-how to his son, Daniel, and his grandson, Laurent.

Laurent represents the third generation to watch over the Domaine Brusset. He has recently invested in modernizing the winery to make it easier to work in the cellar.

The Domaine Brusset vineyard

The Domaine Brusset vineyard covers 70 hectares, within the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, in Cairanne.

The majority of the vines are red, covering around 90% of the vines. The average age of the vines is 40 years.

The red grape varieties are Grenache (55%), Syrah (20%), Mourvèdre (15%), Carignan (5%) and Cinsault (5%). The white grape varieties are Grenache (40%), Roussanne (30%), Viognier (30%).

Domaine Brusset produces wines from 5 appellations - Gigondas, Cairanne, Rasteau, Côtes du Rhône and Ventoux - that share diverse soils, including :
- stony-clay under the great Jurassic limestone bar of the Dentelles de Montmirail ;
- clay-limestone of the terraces of the great Jurassic limestone bar of the Dentelles de Montmirail ;
- very stony terraces, composed of alluvium and molasses, exposed to the south ;
- clayey soils ;
- clay-limestone slopes in alluvial terraces, rich in rolled pebbles.

The wines of Domaine Brusset

Gigondas - Les Secrets de Montmirail

Les Secrets de Montmirail is composed of Grenache and Syrah.

Its color is dense purple, marbled with purple notes. Its nose is complex and intense, enhanced by a touch of rosemary and some mineral notes. Its mouth is ample and greedy, with a long persistence, highlighted by a suave note.

Gigondas - Les Hauts de Montmirail

Les Hauts de Montmirail is made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.

The wine displays a very deep dark purple color. Its nose is rich and complex, both fruity and spicy. Its mouth is round and powerful, backed by solid tannins.

Rasteau - La Bastide

La Bastide is a wine made with Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes.

It has a very deep garnet color. Its complex nose is full of small black fruits with very present spicy notes. Its palate is powerful and long, perfumed by the lingering aromas of blueberry and licorice.

Cairanne - Tribute to André Brusset

The tribute to André Brusset blends old Grenache and Mourvèdre.

It is adorned with a magnificent deep purple color, crossed by fuchsia reflections. Its intense nose is fruity, dominated by plums and blackberries. Its fruity mouth finds the perfect balance with the tannic structure and the finish where freshness persists.