A shiny red colour. A complex nose with aromas of small red fruits and buds, blackcurrant, and notes of vanilla and roasted coffee. It is a supple and round wine on the palate with tannins present but not aggressive. Well-balanced, it is a “pinote” wine.

Service: Serve at 17°C.

Food Pairing: Ideal with cold meats, cold buffets, mild soft cheeses, and white meats.

The Vignerons Ardéchois Cave Co-opérative has its roots in the late 1960s when the Presidents of 7 major Cave Co-opératives agreed a unified policy of modernisation, re-planting and marketing. Based in the town of Ruoms, 20 kilometres south of Aubenas this forward-thinking, modernist collective has done much to revive the fortunes of this ancient vine-area, which dates back to Roman times. Today they represents close to 2000 grape growers from 21 different smaller co-operatives.

The vineyard is located in southern Ardèche, near the “village of Character” of Alba la Romaine. It is located on the hillsides or half-slopes on clay-limestone soils.

Red | Still | 75cl | 13% ABV | Contains Sulphites

Cellaring: Drinking well now.