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
Clay & limestone soils covered by round pebbles.
Winemaking
Hand harvest at optimum maturity. Low yields (25-30Hl/ha). Syrah and Grenache are vinified separately and fermentation lasts between 15 and 20 days.
Ageing
Grenache grapes are aged "on lees" for 12 months to soften the tannins, while Syrah grapes are aged in new oak barrels.
Varietals
Grenache : 54%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 11%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 11%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Residual Sugar : inférieur à 2 g/l
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
16-18°C
Tasting
Rich aromatic nose of candied black fruit, blueberries and spice. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and liquorice notes on the longlasting finale.
Food pairings
Roasted chicken with truffles, foie gras, vegetable pies or risottos.
