Ardeche

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.
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  • Classiques Sauvignon Blanc

    Ardeche

    A fresh and feisty Sauvignon Blanc – more New World than Loire. It hails…

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  • Classiques Merlot

    Ardeche

    A full and rich Merlot with a high abv (14.5%) and a developed tannic…

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  • Buis d’Aps Pinot Noir

    Ardeche

    Buis d'Aps is a locality of the municipality of Alba La Romaine. The Pinot…

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  • Les Terrasses Grenache / Merlot Rose

    Ardeche

    “We are aiming for wine which has good fruit, an elegant palate and balance…

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  • Les Terrasses Merlot / Syrah

    Ardeche

    This wine takes its name from the terraces - locally called 'Faysses' - and…

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  • Les Terrasses Sauvignon / Grenache Blanc

    Ardeche

    With grapes sourced from the limestone soils of Alba and Vogue, winemaker Luc Tallaron comments “We…

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