Massif d'Uchaux
The Massif d’Uchaux is a hidden corner of the Côtes du Rhône producing enchanting wines. Recognized in 2005 within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages, Massif d'Uchaux produces red wines that are unlike any other in the region.
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Description
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux extend over 5 communes of Vaucluse: Lagarde-Paréol, Mondragon, Piolenc, Sérignan-du-Comtat and Uchaux.
The landscape of heavily wooded hillsides varies from 100 to 280 metres above sea level.
Known for two thousand years as a magical site for growing vines, the Uchaux massif is one of the smallest appellations of the Côtes du Rhône Villages in terms of production area. Growing vines on sandstone and limestone soils is hard work.
Key figures
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100% Red
Colour
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189 HA
Production surface area in 2023
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2005
Year of recognition within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
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100/ 280 metres
Altitude
Aromas
The red wines of the Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d’Uchaux offer a rich and complex aromatic palette. Fresh on the palate and with a subtle minerality, there are aromas of red fruits reminiscent of wild strawberries and raspberries, with notes of pink pepper and spices such as nutmeg.
Grape varieties
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux have the main grape varieties Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
- Grenache noir
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
Aromas
- Red fruits
Palate
- Freshness
- Minerality
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