Domaine Roche-Audran Rhone
Domaine Roche-Audran is a bio-dynamic winery situated in natural wooded…
Domaine Roche-Audran is a bio-dynamic winery situated in natural wooded preserve at the foot of the Buisson vineyard. Winemaker Vincent Rochette created the domaine in 1998, however his family had been working the land for 5 generations. The winery has been biodynamic since 2006.
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Côtes du Rhône Blanc
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Côtes du Rhône No Sulfur Cuvée
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Vibrant black cherry color. On the nose; red and black berries (blackcurrant) with hints of violet. Full, silky, earthy and fresh on the pallet the blackcurrant is on the palette as well with a touch raspberry and white pepper, with a surprisingly long finish bursting with delicious black fruits. A classy and elegant cotes du rhone that is a welcome departure from the mass produced wines too often found in this area. Can go well with a range of foods, especially simply cooked red meats, grilled meats and poultry. Can be consumed young or enjoyed for 4-5 years.
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Chateauneuf du Pape
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Vincent Rochette and his family have been 'caretakers' of the Roche Audran estate for 5 generations. The entire property is 30 hectares. The new cellar was built in 1998 when they started to bottle commercially. Prior to that they sold their grapes to some of the top producers in the area. In 2006 they switched to biodynamic methods and are now Demeter certified.
This wine comes from a very small parcel of old vines with very low yields. To be more specific, the Chateauneuf-du-Pape parcel is only 0.3 hectares, and is over 60 years old, the yield is less than 30HL/H. This vineyard sits right next to the famous Chateau Rayas estate.This certified bio-dynamic estate does all the harvesting, racking and bottling according to the cosmic rhythms in order to produce a wine that is as natural as possible. No chemical additives of any kind are used at all. Only and with extreme moderation, is sulphur used. Indigenous yeast help to bring out all the aromas of the terroir during alcoholic fermentation.
100% Grenache
Wine is aged 12 months in demi-muids (oak barrel very common in the Rhone that can hold 600 liters of wine)
The wine shows an intense and vibrant cherry black color. A sharp and voluptuous nose of redcurrant, raspberry and cherry. Full-bodied, and elegant on the pallet.
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Cotes du Rhone 'Visan'
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Blend : Grenache, 60% Syrah 40%.
Area, yield and age of the vineyard : 7,5 ha, 35 hl /ha, 60 years. Terroir : VISAN This vineyard, which originally belonged to my grandmother, is located to the west of the village of Visan, at an altitude of 140 meters in the heart of the garrigue. The soil origins date from the alluvial terraces of the Würmian period in the fourth ice age of the Quaternary period, 80000 years ago. It is very arid and composed of more 60% stones. The vines are surrounded by natural vegetation including green oaks, white and clematis, dogwood, hawthorn, thyme, madder ... Aromas and serving temperature : Vibrant black cherry color. Nose of red and black berries (blackcurrant and blackcurrant buds), with hints of violet. Full, silky and fresh on the pallet : a definite aroma of blackcurrant with a note of white pepper. A long and refreshing finish of delicious black fruits. This wine typifies the région and is an excellent pairing with meat and fish. Drink well now and can be kept for 4-5 years. Serve to 17° C. Cultivation : Biodynamic cultivation : in order to give emphasis to respect for nature, our vineyards are maintained by regular tilling and by using natural treatments, with no synthetic products, thus maximizing the full expression of the terroir. Vinification and ageing : Coach plot is vilified and aged separately in order to preserve its individual character. True to our policy, we employ no chemical additives; only sulphur is used, and in moderation. Locally-Preset yeasts contribute all aromas of the terroir during alcoholic fermentation, and remontage, pipeage or delestage. Daily tasting takes place throughout the process to ensure production of wines that are both balances and complex. After 6 months aging in concrete vats, our red Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan is bottled very young, in Spring to preserve its freshness and the full flavor of its fruit.
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