Rhonéa - V.I.V.R.E, Rouge, 2023

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.

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 near the villages of Beaumes de Venise & Vacqueyras.

Harvest at optimum maturity and at the coolest hours of the day. Traditional vinification to develop aromas & structure.

Part of the blend is aged in barrels for 4 months.