Terroir has a name: Daronton!
Presentation
Presentation
Terroir Daronton - named after its founders - delivers the finest expression of Rhone Valley wines.
Each cuvée is a blend of grape varieties and soils, selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation.
Each cuvée is a blend of grape varieties and soils, selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation.
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).
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Residual Sugar : inferieur à 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
16-18°C.
Tasting
Powerful, complex bouquet. Very smooth on the palate. A subtle, intense Gigondas.
Food pairings
Grilled lamb with rosemary, cheeses, moussaka
Reviews
"Dark ruby. The bouquet evokes pungent, herb and mineral-driven cherry and black raspberry aromas, along with a building floral overtone. Sappy and focused on the palate, the bitter cherry and dark berry flavors turn sweeter with air. [...]"
