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
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.
Terroir
Hillsides and terraces. 3 complementary soils covered with limestone gravel: white limestone clay (power), red clay (aromas) and glaciofluvial sands (roundness).
In the vineyard
Manual harvest. Average yield less than 35 hl / ha. Average age of the vineyard: 50 years
Winemaking
Manual harvest harvested at full maturity, vinified in stainless steel vats with regular punching down, pumping over, temperature control, more than 20 days of vatting.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Carignan
Syrah
Carignan
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
14-16°C
Tasting
Intense purple color with purple hues. Nose of black and ripe cherries supported by spicy and minty notes. On the palate the balance is perfect with a freshness stimulated by the crunchiness of the fruit and the pepper under the cover of well-integrated and integrated tannins. Drink now to enjoy its fruit, it will reach its peak in 3 years and can easily mature 10 years and more depending on the quality of the vintage.
Food pairings
A wine of choice to accompany duck breast, pork filet mignon, pheasant salmis, brie, camembert.
