Terroir Daronton, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan, Rosé, 2021

Presentation

Presentation
Bringing together 388 artisan winegrowers family in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Rhonéa produces a wine from one of the richest winegrowing terroirs in the Rhone, called Daronton, the name of the family who first planted the vineyard three generations ago. Formed by ice volcanoes 60 million years ago, the Dentelles de Montmirail comprise a patchwork of evaporate, blue clay, and limestone that give the wines a powerful, elegant, and deep flavour profile. The layers of sediment found several kilometres down rise to the surface here to form a terroir unlike any other in the world.
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.
Vinification
Traditional by direct pressing. Control of the vinification temperature between 14 ° and 17 ° C.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre

Advice

Tasting
Beautiful light pale pink color, with an elegant and fresh nose. The palate reveals light aromas and very nice citrus notes.
Food pairings
Serve chilled as an aperitif, or with mixed salads, grilled fish or white meats.

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