Hervé Souhaut founded Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet in 1993 in the tiny village of Arlebosc, on the northern edge of the Ardèche, not far from Saint-Joseph. Working with old vines on steep granitic slopes, he has always farmed organically and vinified with a gentle, Burgundian touch. Whole bunches are macerated slowly, élevage is in old oak or tank, and the wines are bottled without filtration and with minimal or no sulphur. His expressive yet transparent style has earned a devoted following around the world.
La Souteronne is pure Gamay from old vines grown on granite, vinified using whole bunches in a semi-carbonic style. The 2023 vintage was cooler than recent years, yielding elegant, lifted fruit and a slight herbal edge. After a slow fermentation, the wine was aged in tank and bottled young to preserve its aromatic vibrancy. It is light, floral and juicy, with cherry skin, rose and a hint of pepper.
Origin Ardèche, France
Grapes Gamay
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Juicy and floral
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Organic farming, whole bunch fermentation, semi-carbonic maceration, tank aged, unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulphur
Notes Natural, low intervention, Beaujolais alternative
UNITED KINGDOM
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Packaging
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Large deliveries
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