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.
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
Limestone soils with clay subsoil.
Ageing
Ageing on lees for 3 months before early bottling to keep the fruity aromas.
Winemaking
Grapes are entirely destemmed and lightly crushed. Everything is done to obtain bright and aromatic juices. The must is naturally decanted at 12°C, then cold fermented.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Carignan
Syrah
Carignan
Specifications
Residual Sugar : g/l
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
12-14°C
Tasting
Nice rose petal color. Aromatic nose of grapefruits and lemon with hints of rose. Very fresh on the palate.
Food pairings
Apéritif, BBQ's, summer salads, soft cheeses.
Reviews
""... flavorful and (...) refined. Faint herbal streaks bring complexity to the aromas of white peaches, alpine strawberries and fresh limes, while the medium-bodied palate is silky-textured and streamlined, leading into a long, citrus-tinged finish.""
