The best wines of Ardèche

Discover the best wines of Ardèche of Pays d'Oc as well as the best winemakers of Ardèche and estates of Ardèche to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Ardèche and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Ardèche by region

Looking for a good wine of Ardèche of Pays d'Oc among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Ardèche. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Ardèche with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ardèche

Red wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with cider, lamb and coconut curry, african style or chicken pie.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Ardèche

On the nose the red wine of the region of Ardèche. often reveals types of flavors of smoke, stone or forest floor and sometimes also flavors of violet, lavender or licorice. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Ardèche. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Ardèche

  • 2007With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ardèche

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Carignan
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Ardèche

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Discovering the wine region of Ardèche

The wine region of Ardèche is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Le Liby or the Domaine Vignerons Ardéchois produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ardèche are Viognier, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ardèche often reveals types of flavors of cream, mango or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, cassis or strawberries.

In the mouth of Ardèche is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 119 estates and châteaux in the of Ardèche, producing 655 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

Great white wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ardèche

White wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of turkey stuffed with chestnuts, tuna with tomatoes in the oven or beaufort pie.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Ardèche

On the nose the white wine of the region of Ardèche. often reveals types of flavors of cream, hazelnut or lime and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or caramel. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Ardèche. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Ardèche

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.86/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ardèche

  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Roussanne
  • Clairette
  • Grenache
  • Marsanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Ardèche

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Great sparkling wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Ardèche

Sparkling wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, lamb biryani or aiguillette of duck with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Ardèche

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Ardèche. often reveals types of flavors of apples, tree fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Ardèche

  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Ardèche

  • Chardonnay
  • Ugni blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Ardèche

A wine route planned in the region of Ardèche? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Ardèche.

The word of the wine: Aromatic

Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.

Great pink wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ardèche

Pink wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), couscous chicken and merguez or sarthe pot.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Ardèche

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Ardèche. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, cherry or yeast and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, watermelon or non oak. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Ardèche. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Ardèche

  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ardèche

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Ardèche

A wine route planned in the region of Ardèche? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Ardèche.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

Great sweet wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ardèche

Sweet wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of pan-fried black pudding with apples, provençal tart with rabbit or mussels with chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Ardèche

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Ardèche. often reveals types of flavors of peach, apricot or honey and sometimes also flavors of melon, non oak or earth.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Ardèche

  • 2021With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.17/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Ardèche

  • Viognier
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Ardèche

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The word of the wine: Brilliant

Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.

Great natural sweet wines of Ardèche

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Ardèche

Natural sweet wines from the region of Ardèche go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of pan-fried black pudding with apples, duck breast in a crust or brandade of cod from nimes.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Ardèche

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

News from the vineyard of Ardèche

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bour ...

A wine route in the region of Ardèche ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Alba la romaine
  • Barjac
  • Berrias et casteljau
  • Coux
  • Grospierres
  • Joyeuse
  • Lagorce
  • Mauves
  • Saint-désirat
  • Saint-remeze
  • Valvignères