Côtes du Rhône Vilages Visan Rouge Marius 2019 Roche-Audran Organic

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Grenache

Grenache is widespread and now one of the world's most important red grape varieties. It probably originated in Aragón in northern Spain. Its spread would then have been due to the Crown of Aragon, a historical state that existed from 1137 to the end of the Middle Ages and gradually extended across much of the Mediterranean. Its broad distribution has given it numerous synonyms. In Spain it is known as Grenache and Garnacha, in Catalonia as Granatxa and in Sardinia as Cannonau. France now leads Grenache cultivation with around 97,000 hectares, followed by Spain with 86,000 hectares. The variety is also significantly represented in Australia, Argentina, California, Israel, Greece, Chile and South Africa. Grenache produces mainly red wines, and less frequently white and rosé wines. The wines are usually rich in alcohol. Made on its own, the grape can achieve a natural alcohol content of up to 16 per cent by volume. Low in tannins and colour, the wine is initially pale, soon turning brick red through rapid oxidation. Despite their high alcohol, single-variety Grenache wines are soft and fruity, making them ideal blending partners. Spanish Rioja is a well-known example. Under suitable climatic conditions and with low yields, however, the variety can also produce concentrated wines with ageing potential.

Notes of cassis and black cherry, allspice, juniper and dark chocolate on the nose, with a little pepper and a hint of violets.

Roche-Audran

Vincent Rochette, proud owner of Domaine Roche-Audran, took over the vineyards around the venerable village of Visan from his parents and grandparents. The estate’s soils were formed over 80,000 years ago during the Würm glaciation. Vines aged between 50 and 60 years thrive on stony, calcareous clay soils. Grenache grows in dark red topsoil, while Syrah roots deeply into dark brown soils. This exclusively biodynamic winegrower’s vineyards are bordered by oaks, white and red clematis, and various hedgerow shrubs and herbs. These small habitats are important for a natural biological balance in the vineyards.