Presentation
Presentation
Originating from 13 names... those of the thirteen founders who came together and gathered a team of expert winemakers to create a trusted signature for Rhone Valley wines. As a tribute to their work, the name DARONTON was born from a blend of parts of their names.
The vintage
2023 was a year full of contrasts: warm temperatures at the end of December and beginning of January raised concerns about early budding; a return to normalcy continued until February with relatively cool weather; a persistent drought accompanied by a strong Mistral wind, followed by regular rainfall until the end of June. Thanks to constant vigilance in the vineyards, the berries were healthy and well-ripened when harvest started, promising one of the finest vintages of the past decade.
Terroir
Ground predominantly clay-limestone with sandy microzones on hillsides facing South-West. Managing the vineyard: all the varietals in Cordon de Royat. Planting density 4000 feet / ha.
Winemaking
Traditional by direct pressing. Control of the vinification temperature between 14 ° and 17 ° C.
Varietals
Viognier
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Tasting
Bright pale yellow color with green reflections. Nose: white flesh fruits and citrus with a floral touch. On the palate, nice freshness and minerality. Long and balanced.
Food pairings
Serve chilled as an aperitif, or with shellfish, grilled fish, white meats in sauce, or more surprisingly, a goat cheese with character.
