From Avignon to the ‘Drôme Provençale’ area, the Southern Rhône Valley shelters some of the most beautiful villages in France. Each has its own personality, its history, its ‘terroir’. These jewels all sound like an invitation to travel.
Presentation
Presentation
The village of Roaix is located on a hillside and owes its origin to a commandery of the ‘Templiers’ order settled in 1137.
Terroir
Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre grow from plain to slopes, on sandy soils and rolled pebbles on red & gray clay. This gives a very fresh, fruity and spicy wine.
Vinification
Harvest is destemmed and pressed. Traditional vinification with pumping-over. Fermentation under controlled temperatures (27°-29°C).
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Advice
Serving
16-18°C
Tasting
Aromas of black & red fruits; well-integrated tannins. Rich, full-bodied and savoury
Food pairings
Roasted pigeon, pasta al pomodoro, fresh goat and sheep cheeses.
