The Winery Terroir Daronton of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley

Winery Terroir Daronton
The winery offers 23 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This estate is part of the Rhonéa.
It is ranked in the top 35 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Terroir Daronton is one of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the heart of the Mediterranean Rhône Valley, cradled by the gentle climate of southern France, sprawls the winery Domaine Terroir Daronton. Located in the commune of Vacqueyras, this vineyard beautifully illustrates the undeniable charm of French vineyards. Domaine Terroir Daronton stretches over twenty hectares of land generously exposed to the sun. The vineyards benefit from a typical Mediterranean climate, marked by hot and dry summers that contribute to an optimal ripening of the grapes. The mineralized soil, rich in limestone and clay, enhances the complexity of the wines produced there. The vineyard is mainly composed of old Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre vines, cultivated following the principles of sustainable agriculture, respectful of the environment. It is this fusion of natural elements—ample sun, exceptional terroir, and traditional know-how—that gives the Domaine Terroir Daronton wines their distinctive character. The vinification takes place in a winery that is both modern and traditional. The majority of the wines produced are red and are characterized by their power, roundness, and their delicate fruity aromas. The bottles of Domaine Terroir Daronton's Vacqueyras wine all bear the AOC label, guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of their production. The estate has been run by the Daronton family for several generations. Respect for traditions, a passion for wine, and constant pursuit of quality are the family's keywords who, year after year, continues to charm wine lovers with their exceptional nectars. In conclusion, the Domaine Terroir Daronton is a true gem of the terroir of Vacqueyras.

Top Winery Terroir Daronton wines

Looking for the best Winery Terroir Daronton wines in Vacqueyras among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Terroir Daronton wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Terroir Daronton wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Terroir Daronton

How Winery Terroir Daronton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or rabbit with white wine and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

On the nose the red wine of Winery Terroir Daronton. often reveals types of flavors of jam, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Terroir Daronton. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Terroir Daronton.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.

In the mouth of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 292 estates and châteaux in the of Vacqueyras, producing 569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Terroir Daronton

How Winery Terroir Daronton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of moist parmesan steak, potato and tuna gratin or shrimp and cherry tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Terroir Daronton. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Terroir Daronton.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

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.

The top white wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Terroir Daronton

How Winery Terroir Daronton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of rice with sausage meat and tomatoes, smoked salmon pasta gratin or real savoyard fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Terroir Daronton. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Terroir Daronton

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Terroir Daronton.

  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Traditional method

Also known as the Champagne method, this is the elaboration of sparkling wines according to the second fermentation method in the bottle.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Terroir Daronton

Planning a wine route in the of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Terroir Daronton.

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Discover other regions and appellation of Rhône méridional