Gard

The Gard IGP designation is closely linked to the Costières de Nîmes AOC, from which it generally derives. It is obtained through downgrading after producers add grape varieties not authorized under the AOC. The Gard IGP benefits in every respect from the same climatic and terroir characteristics and produces red, white, and rosé wines.

The Gard IGP terroir currently covers 24 municipalities and spans 25,000 hectares of hills and plateaus at altitudes between 20 and 100 meters, only half of which is planted with vines. The Mediterranean climate, with maritime influences, is characterized by three key factors: sunshine—with more than 250 sunny days per year—rain concentrated over a small number of days, and the Mistral wind, which blows through and cleanses the vineyards. Thanks to the water table, the vines are protected from summer drought. These various factors produce grapes with high potential and a high sugar content.

The grape varieties used in the Gard IGP wines for reds and rosés include Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsault. For white wines, the main grape varieties are Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Maccabeu, and Rolle. Château Mourgues du Grès, Mas Montel, and Domaine Roc d’Anglade offer wines that allow you to fully appreciate the qualities of the Gard IGP appellation.