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situated in the north-western portion of the southern Côtes du Rhône, this area straddles the departments of Ardèche and Gard, with 577 hectares under vine. Of the 14 villages it embraces, only Orgnac, Saint-Remèze and Saint-Montan are entitled to add their name to the appellation. The soils are shallow calcareous clay. Varietals used are Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan.

Grape varieties: syrah, grenache, cinsaut, mourvèdre, carignan, clairette, grenache, marsanne

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Domaine Vigier
2021
AOC Côtes du Vivarais Red wine
Certification bio

86

points
Domaine Vigier
Albin 2019
AOC Côtes du Vivarais Dry white wine
Domaine de Mermès
2015
AOC Côtes du Vivarais Red wine

The wines of this appellation

the deeply-coloured red wines are well-balanced and well-structured with a long-lasting finish. Aromas of bell pepper, violet, blackcurrant and raspberry are present. Try them with meat served in a sauce or game. The rosés are harmonious, round and delicious (fragrances of red currant, blackcurrant, raspberry and floral notes) and pair with lamb loin chops. The whites are vigorous and well-balanced on the palate. They develop a floral bouquet (acacia, hawthorn), white fruit (quince, apple, peach) and a touch of hazelnut. Try with fish soup, trout or goats cheese.

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