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
Vines are located in the Grand Montmirail, Prébayon and Col du Cayron areas. Soils are made of clay, limestone and sandstones up to 500m high.
Winemaking
Hand harvest. Pumping-over at the beginning of the fermentation. Long vatting (20 days min.) at controlled temperatures (27-30°C).
Ageing
8-10 months in concrete tanks.
Varietals
Grenache : 75%
Syrah : 20%
Mourvèdre : 5%
Syrah : 20%
Mourvèdre : 5%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
16-18°C.
Tasting
The nose is complex and full of aromas: black & red fruits, spices... Ripe red fruits and soft spices are present on the mouth with very velvety tannins.
Food pairings
Red meat, lamb, roasted vegetables and aromatic cheeses.
Reviews
"Raspberry and strawberry notes on the nose. Earthy notes combine with spice, ginger and cigar box on the palate. Rich and heady with a warming, ripe finish. Alistair Cooper" [+]
"A blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the 2022 Gigondas Terroir Daronton possesses a slightly reduced, elegant bouquet of violet, cassis, mulberries and iris. Moderately weighted and seamless[...]" [+]
