Saint-Andéol
Recognized within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages in 2017, Saint-Andéol is one of the youngest of the Nominated Villages. It is also one of the smallest in terms of surface area.
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Description
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Andéol vineyard is present in 4 communes at the southern gates of the Gorges de l’Ardèche: Saint-Marcel, Saint-Just, Saint-Martin d’Ardèche and Bourg-Saint-Andéol.
It is the only Named Village in Ardèche located at the southernmost tip of the department. On one side the soils are covered with large pebbles, and to the north with sharp limestone shards.
Key figures
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100% Red
Colour
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72 HA
Production surface area in 2023
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2017
Year of recognition within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
Aromas
The wines of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Andéol have aromas of red and black fruits, and flavors of garrigue, spices and truffle.
Grape varieties
The main grape varieties of this appellation are Grenache noir, Mourvèdre and Syrah.
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
Aromas
- Red / black fruits
- Scrubland
- Spice
- Truffle
Palate
- Balanced
- Velvety
- Powerful