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Les Terrasses Sauvignon / Grenache Blanc
With grapes sourced from the limestone soils of Alba and Vogue, winemaker Luc Tallaron comments “We are aiming for wine which has good fruit, an elegant palate and balance on the finish.”
The wine takes its name from the terraces – locally called “Faysses” – and their dry stone walls reflect the history and beauty of Ardèche’s vineyards.
Additional Information
Grape Varieties: Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol/VOL: 12.5%
Vintage: 2018
Other: Screwcap , Vegan , Vegetarian
Tasting Notes:
This Grenache Blanc side of the blend brings ample stone fruit character, and Sauvignon Blanc a pronounced aromas of citrus, white flowers and a minty finish.
The Producer
VIGNERONS ARDÉCHOIS
Vignerons Ardéchois – UVICA – is a co-operative situated near Ruoms on the right bank of the Rhone, west of Montelimar between Lyon and Avignon. Formed over 30 years ago it has bought together 23 smaller co-operatives from 23 villages. It is the largest single wine producer in the Rhone, representing 3,000 growers with 8,500 ha of vineyards. Annual production is over 500,000 hectolitres – mainly varietal IGP Ardeche (formally Vin de Pays des Coteaux de l’Ardeche) but also AOC wines of Cotes du Rhone, Coteaux du Tricastin and Cotes du Vivarias. EU funding and a growing awareness of modern vinification techniques have encouraged the Co-ops to invest in state of the art technology, actions from which they have clearly benefitted.