Wine from the Ardèche

Vignobles et découvertes 

Le terroire Ardèchois

Namely, the wines of Ardèche are spread over three denominations: AOC Côte du Rhône, AOC Côtes du Vivarais and IGP Ardèche.

The vines are particularly happy on these rough slopes,

and adapt perfectly to this climate with its sometimes significant temperature variations.

This mosaic of landscapes reveals a great diversity of soils:

The wines of the Ardèche

 

The Ardèche, a wine-producing region

 

The Ardèche is made up of a variety of soils and a climate favourable to the vine. The wines are produced mainly under the terms Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages and Côtes-du-Vivarais. They are found under their own appellation (AOC). There were two protected geographical indications, called Vins de Pays d'Ardèche and Côteaux de l'Ardèche. They have been grouped together under the PGI Ardèche.

 

Grape varieties used in the Ardèche

 

Many grape varieties are grown in the Ardèche, offering a diversity of tastes, aromas and colours. When tasting, the aromatic aspect of the grape stands out as well as the vinification process used, and it is easy to compare the fruity wine with the dry wine for example. For red wine, we note grenache, syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, gamay, pinot. Cinsault and carignan are also grown. There is also an Ardèche grape variety, Chatus, which comes from the Ardèche Cévènnes. It produces a wine with high tannins, ideal for fatty dishes. The white wine is mainly made from chardonnay and viognier, offering dry and aromatic wines. Sauvignon Blanc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne are also sometimes found. With a base of red or white fruits, great wines are produced from the Ardèche vineyards! 


 

The different wines of Ardèche

 

Red wines

 

There are some excellent red wines in the Ardèche. For example, Cardinal from Domaine du Chapitre, Fan de Lune from Domaine Saladin, Côte du Rhône Village from Clos Delorme, La Corsee from Domaine Pierre-Laine and Euze from Domaine Champs-Vermeil. 

 

White wines

 

White wines in the Ardèche are often fresh and balanced. Try Per el from Domaine Saladin, La Dame du Chapitre and L'exultate from Domaine du Chapitre, Le Vin de France Delorme (ideal for an apero or with foie gras) and Bekke de CDR from Domaine Pierre Laine

 

Rosé wines

 

Thanks to the diversity of grape varieties grown, the Ardèche also has plenty of fresh rosé wines to enjoy in the summer, in the shade of an oak tree facing the Rhône valley. The AOP Côte du Rhône from Domaine du Chapitre, the Tralala from Domaine Saladin, the Coteau de L'Ardèche Rose from Domaine Champs Vermeil and the Côte du Rhône Rose from Domaine Pierre Laine and Delorme are among the Ardèche rosés to discover.

 

Where to taste Ardèche wines?

 

The Ardèche is a leading wine destination and tasting an Ardèche wine is one of the must-do experiences in the Ardèche. You will have plenty of time to taste Ardèche wines during your holiday in the Ardèche. Wine tourism enthusiasts will be surprised to be able to taste the wines of the Ardèche: during their caving visit to the caves of Saint-Marcel, wine tourists will be able to discover different facets of the Ardèche at the same time, to taste the best Ardèche wines and why not leave with a bottle. Finally, the easiest way is to go to the different Domaines or to a good restaurant in Ardèche like L'Oustaou!

 

 

 THE DOMAINS TO DISCOVER

 

Domaine Saladin : 

 

"Per Ĕl" was created by Louis Saladin in the early 80s for his wife,

Annick. She ran "Le Mazet", the restaurant in the middle of the vineyards.

Hence the origin of "Per Ĕl": "For her" in Provencal.

Until 2009, her son Stéphane was in charge of Le Mazet

then he left "for the city" and the family story focused on the Domaine

Annick, Louis, Elisabeth and Marie-Laurence continue to contribute to it!

 

http://www.domaine-saladin.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mas de Libian : 

 

 

 

In white: lively and superb IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche Cave Vinum.

In red: the Vin de Pétanque is delicious with friends;

Bout d'Zan is a fruity Côtes-du-Rhône with silky tannins. By appointment only.

 

Quartier Libian, 07700 Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche. 

 

Tél. : 06 61 41 45 32.

 

 

www.masdelibian.com

 

 

La Pierre Laine :

 

Tasting:

Predominantly Syrah. Deep colour with purple tints.

Fresh and typical nose, delivering floral, fruity and spicy aromas.

The palate takes up this peppery register on a fruity background.

The whole is fresh, balanced and a little bit scoundrel.

 

 

http://www.domainelapierrelaine.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scea Domaine du Chapitre:

 

 

 

 

 

Sale in bottles.

Wines of Country IGP Coteaux Ardèche, Côtes du Rhône rosé-red.

Côtes du Rhône villages red. Wines of France White.

 

Domaine du chapitre

 

 

 

Gaec Domaine Des Champs-Vermeil :

 

 

 

 

Wines Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche

Wines Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche Bottled sales.

Wines of Country IGP Coteaux Ardèche, Côtes du Rhône rosé-red.

Côtes du Rhône villages red. Wines of France White..

 

 

 

 

 

Cellier du Moulas:

 

 

 

COTES DU RHONE ROUGE

 

 

The combination of grenache, marselan and syrah gives it the harmony

a strong aroma and a powerful mouthfeel typical of this

of this world-renowned PDO

 

cellier-moulas.fr

 

 

 

Spéléoenologie:

 

 

A unique experience in the heart of the cave of Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche

The cave, composed essentially of limestone,

provides all the conditions for an optimal ageing of the wine:

a mineral setting, absolute darkness, a constant temperature of 14°C

and a humidity level of 90%.

 

 

 

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