Terroir has a name: Daronton!
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.”
Each cuvée is a blend of grape varieties and soils, selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation.
The "limited edition" is a special selection of highly qualitative parcels and grape varieties.
Each cuvée is a blend of grape varieties and soils, selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation.
The "limited edition" is a special selection of highly qualitative parcels and grape varieties.
The vintage
Between heat and drought, the weather conditions have been challenging again this year. However, thanks to the remarkable resilience of our vines and the dedicated efforts of our Artisan Winegrowers and technical staff, the 2022 vintage promises to be of outstanding quality.
Terroir
A hillside vineyard on clay-limestone terraces covered with rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
Manual harvest & sorting for the most part between September 18 and 20. Yield 35hl / ha. Selection of the best plots on the best terroirs of the appellation. Short size in free goblet, trellised goblet and Royat cord.
Winemaking
Harvest destemmed, then long vatting with punching down, 15% of the blend is aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Advice
Tasting
A deep wine with notes of garrigue, ripe fruit with a powerful hint of liquorice and smoke. A harmonious whole, with a beautiful structure accompanied by a frame of freshness brought by the syrah. Elegance with a nice length on the finish.
Food pairings
Rib of beef, roasted pheasant, duck, porcini mushrooms and soft cheeses.
