LE TERROIR
Géography: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes can be produced anywhere within the northern part of the Rhone Valley, next to the various AOC wines. Situated close to a parcel of the estate in the Saint Joseph appellation area, these vines are planted at an altitude of around 350 m on a terroir of granite-laden sands, perfectly adapted to the viognier and syrah grape varieties.
Soils: facing south-south/east, this vineyard is planted on a terroir of light soils, made up of gneiss and sometimes schist on a granite base.
Climate: it benefits from a mild climate with hot and dry summers and regular rainfall during the other seasons.
LA VIGNE
Variety: 100% Viognier.
Vines age: about 25 years old.
Density: 9,000 vines/ha.
Pruning: "non-mutilating Guyot poussard".
LA CAVE
Wine making: the entire harvest is empted one crate after the other, directly into a wine press. Settling is carried out at a low temperature for 12 to 24 hours and the juice is then made into wine with controlled temperatures in 15hl barrel.
Ageing: 12 months in 15hl barrel. Racking and blending, 6 weeks before bottling.
