Vineyards & Wines

Terroir

Vineyards : the vineyards surround Vinsobres, for nearly 7 km on the hillsides in the Drome county.

Soils : rocky soils on the hillsides ; sandy soils also on hillsides, quatenary rocky alluvial soils on the terraces.

Climate : Mediterranean, protected from the Mistral wind and alpine influences due to the nearby mountains

Background : the vineyard has always been modest in size. After the big frost in 1956 which destroyed the olive trees, the vines once more regained their honors. Vinsobres was classified Cotes du Rhone Villages in 1957, then Cotes du Rhone Villages Vinsobres in 1967. The vineyard obtained the local appellation Vinsobres in 2005.

News : Vinsobres is a partner of the of dance and contemperary art of Lyon.

Elaboration

Area under cultivation 419 hectares, annual production 13 569 hectolitres ; average yield: 32 hectolitres per hectare.

* Source: harvest statement 2010.

Grape Variety mix (only red wines): Black Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah 25% and/or Mourvedre, other grape varieties allowed 25% maximum.

Minimum alcoholic content : 12.5°