Vineyards: the vineyards are spread over the entire area of Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues, which is located at the gateway to the "nyonsais" region, in the French Department of the Drôme.
Soil types: argillaceous limestone with varying gravel content and areas of lighter sandstone.
Climate: typical Mediterranean with North-South exposure and protected from the Mistral.
Background: vines were being grown here in the 14th Century when the area was the property of the “Dauphins”, the heirs to the French throne, and by the 18th Century, the wines of Saint-Maurice had already achieved a high reputation. In 1953, Saint-Maurice was classified as a Côtes du Rhône Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues and in 1967 it was consecrated Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues.
News: a footpath has been created between Rousset-les-Vignes and Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, by which, on taking a stroll along it you can discover an area of vines under cultivation and a wine making site with information relating its history, its climate and its culture.
Signs in bottle format have replaced the traditional signposts thus drawing visitors further into a winemaking environment.
Area under cultivation*: 158 hectares, yearly production: 5482 hl ; yield de base: 35 hl/hectare.
* Source: harvest statement 2009.
Grape variety mix:
For the reds, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties of the Appellation tolerated 20% maximum.
For the rosé, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum, white grape varieties 20% maximum (Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier).
For the whites, Grenache white, Clairette white, Marsanne white, Roussanne white, Bourboulenc white, Viognier white, other white grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum.
Minimum alcoholic strength: for the red 12.5%, for the rosé and whites 12%.
