Terroir Daronton, Vacqueyras, Rouge, 2023

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.

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.

Vines are located in the "La Ponche" and "Garrigue" sectors. Soils of blue clay and limestone.

Harvest at optimum maturity. Short maceration of 15-18 days. Fermentation at controlled temperature (26-27°C). Daily pumping-over.