France - Ardeche
The Ardeche is situated in the South East of France where the famous ‘Mistral’ wind starts and has a long history of wine production, vines having been introduced there by the Romans.
The Ardèche lies to the side of the Rhône between the north and the south: St Joseph and Cornas at one end, and then after a gap Côtes de Rhône and Côtes du Rhône-Villages at the other. Vines are grown msinly on rolled-pebble vineyards on ancient terraces of the Rhône.
After a period of uninvestment, in the 1960s substantial government grants encouraged the returning ‘pied noirs’ of Algeria to replant the vineyards. The harsh stony soils of the area are extremely fertile, allowing annual production to meet current demand without compromising quality.
Products from this region
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View moreLes Terrasses Grenache / Merlot Rose
Ardeche“We are aiming for wine which has good fruit, an elegant palate and balance…
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View moreLes Terrasses Merlot / Syrah
ArdecheThis wine takes its name from the terraces - locally called 'Faysses' - and…
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View moreLes Terrasses Sauvignon / Grenache Blanc
ArdecheWith grapes sourced from the limestone soils of Alba and Vogue, winemaker Luc Tallaron comments “We…
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View moreCuvée Orélie Sauvignon / Chardonnay
ArdecheThe vineyards are located in Southern Ardeche with limestone soil and under the influence of…
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View moreGris de Cabernet Rosé
ArdecheA typically French rose, made from grapes from selected plots situated on hillsides and…
