From Avignon to the Drôme Provençale, the Southern Rhône Valley is home to some of the most beautiful villages in France. Each one boasts its own character, history, and terroir—unique and irreplaceable. Visan, Séguret, Vaison-la-Romaine... names that evoke a journey through time and landscape, inviting discovery of true hidden gems.
Presentation
Presentation
Since time immemorial, the villagers of Roaix have met on the village square to share and celebrate Provencal traditions. The Roaix vineyard offers rich and robust wines, like its neighbor, Cru de Rasteau, with a touch of suppleness.
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
Chalky-limestone, sand and marl, fresh sun exposure.
In the vineyard
Plantation density: 4000 plants per ha, 100% handpicked harvest, yield: 36 hectoliters per hectare, short gobelet and cordon pruning. Age of vines : 30 years.
Winemaking
De-stemmed harvest, traditional vinification with 2 head down and lots of pumping over, temperature-regulated vats 25-27°C, maturing in concrete vats.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
14-16°C
Tasting
This racy and spicy cuvée will seduce you and its tannic structure will not weaken in front of the most intense aromas of local cuisine. Very nice aromas of black & red fruit with gourmet and marked tannins. Power and richness to delight your taste buds...
Food pairings
Roasted pigeon, pasta al pomodoro, fresh goat and sheep cheeses.
