Terroir Daronton, AOC Tavel, Rosé, 2023

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.

Located in the commune of Tavel, the vineyard covers an area of 200 hectares.

Age of vines: 35 years

Tavel is an “original rosé” whose winemaking is completely different from any other Rosé. It has long macerations (48 hours), more like a red wine. After pressing, fermentation is led from 10 to 15 days at low temperatures (13°-14°C).
Tavel is a blend of free run juice (which gives fruit aromas, freshness and acidity), and pressing juice (which preserves its richness, structure and strength).