Rhonéa - Castellas, Vacqueyras, Rouge, 2023

RHONÉA, as the name suggests, is the trusted choice for Rhône Valley wines. Our Artisans winegrowers & winemakers have been committed since 1925 to bring you the best from our vineyards & let you taste more than just wine, but the quality & authenticity of our terroirs.

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.

The vines are located on the "Plateau des Garrigues" between Vacqueyras & Sarrians. Grenache on alluvial deposits and Syrah on clay-limestone soils.

Syrah grapes are aged in "Foudres" and 225l-oak barrels (1-3 years) for 8 months before final blending.

Hand harvest. Grapes are vinified separately to preserve the characteristics of each variety.