Red Wines from Grignan-les-Adhémar – Château Bizard

Discover the red wines of the Rhône Valley from Château Bizard, produced under the Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC appellation in the Drôme provençale. Available in bottles, magnums or adapted formats, our red wines express the full richness of the terroir and the estate’s expertise.
Crafted mainly from Syrah and Grenache Noir grape varieties, these wines offer intense aromatic profiles, blending red and black fruits, spices and garrigue notes. Structured, balanced and elegant, they accompany both everyday meals and special occasions.
All our red wines come from sustainable viticulture and a constant commitment to quality, offering authentic cuvées from the southern Rhône Valley.

Grignan-les-Adhémar red wine: characteristics and appellation

Grignan-les-Adhémar red is a dry red wine belonging to the category of still wines from the southern Rhône Valley. It benefits from the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), guaranteeing its origin and compliance with a strict specification. Château Bizard offers several emblematic cuvées: Le Fornas, Montagne de Raucoule, Serre de Courrent and “1862”, reflecting the full diversity of red wines from the Drôme provençale.

History of Grignan-les-Adhémar red wines

Since 2010, the Grignan-les-Adhémar appellation has replaced Coteaux du Tricastin, in order to better highlight the identity of the vineyard located around the village of Grignan. Red wines represent around 72% of the appellation’s production, making them the dominant style. The vineyard extends over 21 municipalities in the Drôme department, in the heart of the southern Rhône Valley.

Grape varieties of Rhône Valley red wines

Grignan-les-Adhémar red wines are mainly made from the following grape varieties: – Grenache Noir – Syrah Other grape varieties may complement the blend, such as Carignan or Mourvèdre, bringing complexity and structure. Combined with clay-limestone soils and a Mediterranean climate, these grape varieties produce powerful, aromatic and well-balanced wines.

How to serve a Grignan-les-Adhémar red wine

Grignan-les-Adhémar red wine is ideally enjoyed between 14°C and 16°C, in a Rhône-style or Syrah-style red wine glass. For more structured or aged wines, decanting 1 to 2 hours before tasting is recommended to reveal their full aromatic complexity. These wines pair perfectly with red meats, game, stews and characterful cheeses.

Conservation of Grignan-les-Adhémar red wines

For optimal storage, bottles should be kept in a stable environment, away from light and temperature variations. Recommended temperatures: – Aging cellar: 12°C to 14°C – Storage cellar: 10°C to 13°C – Humidity level: 70% to 75% Under these conditions, Grignan-les-Adhémar red wines can be stored for between 5 and 20 years depending on the cuvées, and even longer for great wines.

Best Grignan-les-Adhémar red vintages

Some vintages stand out for their exceptional quality, notably 1978, 1990 and 1998, considered major vintages. Other years such as 1989, 2000, 1985, 2005, 1983 or 2001 are also recognized for their excellent potential. These great years demonstrate the ability of Grignan-les-Adhémar red wines to age gracefully over time.