The Terroirs

Galets Roulés

The rounded pebbles come from ancient alluvial deposits of the Rhône.

• Heat accumulation and release: they store the sun's heat during the day and release it at night, thus promoting optimal grape ripening.

• Drainage: their structure prevents excess water in the soil.

• Moderate water stress: by regulating humidity, they encourage the vine to develop deep roots, which enhances the concentration and aromatic complexity of the wines.

The combination of rolled pebbles, the Mediterranean climate and the mistral wind promotes powerful, rich and expressive wines, while retaining a beautiful freshness.

Sables

Originating from alluvial deposits dating back several thousand years, they consist mainly of fine sands, sometimes mixed with silt and gravel, forming a light and well-draining soil.

• Drainage: the sands retain very little water, which forces the vine to send its roots deep into the soil.

• Finer tannins, more elegant wines: wines from vines planted on sandy soils generally have a silkier mouthfeel, with fine tannins and a lovely aromatic freshness.

The wines produced are delicate and ethereal, with a lovely freshness and well-balanced acidity.

Lauzes

Lauzes are fragments of hard, compact limestone, resulting from the erosion of rock formations. They sometimes cover the ground in large quantities, forming a characteristic landscape of flat, white stones.

• Drainage: soils covered with slate are generally shallow and very well draining, forcing the vine to send its roots deep to draw water and essential nutrients.

• A mineral quality that gives it remarkable length and elegance.

Clays

Les sols argileux résultent des dépôts  laissés par le Rhône et les glaciers alpins au Quaternaire. Ces dépôts se sont formés par l’accumulation de sédiments fins (argile, limon) dans les zones calmes du fleuve.

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• Rétention d’eau : l’argile a une capacité à retenir l’eau, ce qui permet aux vignes de résister aux périodes de sécheresse estivale.

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• Fraîcheur et lente maturation : ce type de sol a tendance à refroidir plus lentement que les sols sableux ou caillouteux, ce qui ralentit la maturation des raisins et favorise l’équilibre entre acidité et maturité.

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• Richesse minérale : l’argile est souvent riche en éléments nutritifs essentiels à la vigne, ce qui contribue à la complexité aromatique et à la structure des vins.

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Sur ces sols, les vins gagnent en rondeur et en ampleur tout en apportant une belle fraîcheur.