2023 was a year full of contrasts, which required great composure and experience to deal with the climatic hazards. The winter was mild followed by a wet spring then a summer oscillating between hailstorms and drought, before a complicated harvest period, between August 17 and September 20. A permanent risk of rain and unpredictable weather forecasts required us to constantly adapt our plans in order to harvest our grapes, of good quality and well concentrated in sugars, at their optimal phenolic maturity. At the end of the harvest, the meticulous work was more than rewarded: this very unusual vintage proved to be very promising, perfectly well balanced across all quality indicators. In the cellar, we are pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the whites. The terroirs resisted drought and offer magnificent balance. Low temperature fermentations helped preserve the aromatics. The reds required long macerations in order to extract all the essence of the vintage. The wines from the lowlands are crisp and delicate, the wines from the hills stand out for their density and the radiance brought by the granite. The aging period has now started, the wines will improve and the textures will slowly become more complex in the cellar.

Located  from high-altitude vineyards of the Ardèche, our vines benefit from cool temperatures.

- Harvested early in the morning to preserve the freshness of the berries. 

- Because Viognier has a thick skin that impedes the extraction of its aromatic palette, long pressing at low temperature is carried out. 

- The must is then fermented at a low temperature (20°C) and aged in stainless steel vats to preserve its fresh and fruity character.

Pretty shiny pale-gold colour. Particularly intense, the nose is typical of Viognier grape variety with notes of fresh pear, peach and apricot delicately mixed with notes of white flowers. All in finesse and freshness, the palate reveals a superb aromatic intensity remarkably balanced by a beautiful acidity which gives this Viognier a “Nordic” character. A seductive wine that stands out for its aromatic intensity, freshness and balance.