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
2024 has been full of weather challenges. Spring brought disease pressure, summer droughts reduced yields, and heavy rains in September added to the difficulties. Even so, the great quality of the wines reflects the skill, dedication, and great adaptability of our Artisans winegrowers and winemakers.
Terroir
"Plateau de la Ponche" area, made of clay and limestone.
Winemaking
Harvest at optimum maturity and during the coolest hours of the day. Skin-contact maceration at 10°C to extract fresh fruit flavours and roundness.
Ageing
10% of the blend is fermented and aged in oak barrels before bottling.
Varietals
Viognier
Roussane
Marsanne
Roussane
Marsanne
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
11-14°C
Tasting
The intense bouquet has delicate white flower overtones and hints of dried fruit. The wine is round, elegant, and full-bodied on the palate, with plenty of character.
Food pairings
Aperitif, fish in creamy sauce, ceviche...
