Top 100 wines of Ardèche
Discover the top 100 best wines of Ardèche of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Ardèche and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Ardèche
Vast Rhône IGP with contrasting southern-Rhône terroirs: signature Syrah as king red — fruity and spicy with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, violet and a peppery touch, supple tannins. Round Merlot, structured Cabernet and sunny Grenache as backup. Signature Chardonnay and Viognier as aromatic whites (peach, apricot, white flowers, citrus). Fresh rosés.
IGP (2009), emblematic Coteaux de l'Ardèche, granites and limestones on steep slopes, temperate continental climate.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Ardèche
wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, chicken and mushroom risotto or italian veal roulade.
