Sainte-Cécile
Among the most recent of the named villages, Sainte-Cécile was recognized in 2016. The name does not only include the commune of Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes but also 4 other departments located in Vaucluse and Drôme.
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Description
The AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte-Cécile extend over 5 communes: Sainte Cécile les Vignes, Sérignan du Comtat and Travaillan in Vaucluse, and Suze la Rousse and Tulette in Drôme.
Although very sunny and sometimes subject to drought, this terroir benefits from soils made of clay and marl capable of releasing stored water little by little. It produces deep, smooth and harmonious red wines.
Key figures
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100% Red
Colour
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346 HA
Production surface area in 2023
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2016
Year of recognition within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
Aromas
The red wines of Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte-Cécile have aromas of red fruits, spices and scrubland.
grape varieties
In the Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte-Cécile, the main grape varieties are also Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
Aromas
- Red fruits
- Spices
- Scrubland
Palate
- Freshness
- Fruity
- Structured