Domaine La Roubine
La Roubine is a small, family-run estate in Gigondas, led by Eric Ughetto and his wife Sophie. They farm just over 20 hectares across Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Sablet, working with traditional Rhône varieties and a deep respect for place. Everything is farmed organically and harvested by hand. These are soulful, honest wines—old-school structure with modern clarity and lift.
Farming Note
Farming is organic and hands-on—no synthetic chemicals or herbicides. Soils are worked by hand and machine, with a deep commitment to biodiversity and soil health.
Winemaking
All fruit is harvested by hand, mostly destemmed, and fermented with native yeasts in concrete or stainless steel. Long macerations, gentle extractions, and aging in old foudres and neutral barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Wines
Roubine, Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge, Sablet
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Southern Rhône
Varieties Predominantly Grenache, with Syrah and Cinsault
ABV Not Specified
Soils Sandy soils
Tasting Note A fresher, more lifted take on Southern Rhône reds — Grenache-driven with plenty of spice, red fruit, and dusty tannins. All charm and drinkability.
Roubine, Vacqueyras
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Southern Rhône
Varieties Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
ABV Not Specified
Soils Clay-limestone
Tasting Note The most savory of the lineup. Dark fruit with olive tapenade, cracked pepper, and dense texture.
Roubine, Gigondas
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Southern Rhône
Varieties Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
ABV Not Specified
Soils Clay-limestone
Tasting Note The most savory of the lineup. Dark fruit with olive tapenade, cracked pepper, and dense texture.