Rhonéa - Notre Signature, V.I.V.R.E Marselan, Vin de France, Red, 2024

V.I.V.R.E (Vignerons Investis en Viticulture Respectueuse de l’Environnement ): Winegrowers committed to Environmental-friendly Viticulture. We, Artisans Winegrowers for 3 to 4 generations, have chosen to encapsulate in these 5 letters the Rhonéa philosophy: a collective commitment to sustainable viticulture that preserves our terroirs and ensures the continuity of our activity.

2024 has been full of weather challenges. Spring brought disease pressure, summer droughts reduced yields, and heavy rains in September added to the difficulties. Even so, the great quality of the wines reflects the skill, dedication, and great adaptability of our Artisans winegrowers and winemakers.

Marselan is known for its exceptionally small berries. This means that once the grapes are pressed, there’s very little juice and a high proportion of solids—skins, seeds, and pulp. Our winemakers’ expertise lies in managing this balance carefully, avoiding over-extraction, which could lead to bitter or overly herbaceous notes.They use a gentle, extended maceration—around 30 days—allowing the wine to develop structure without aggressiveness. To round out the profile, two-thirds of the cuvée is aged in amphorae for approximately three months, bringing softness and harmony to the final blend.