Cremant De Die P'tit Jules | Achard

Cremant De Die P'tit Jules | Achard

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Rhone Valley (FR)
Cremant De Die AOC
Clairette, Aligoté, Muscat Petit Grain
Enjoy it within 2-3 years
12,5% vol.
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Production and refinement

A blend of Clairette Blanche (60%), Aligoté (35%), and Muscat Blanc à petit grains (5%) harvested by hand. Vineyard work is carried out according to the rules of biodynamic agriculture, taking into account lunar cycles.

Vinified with the ancestral method typical of Diois: after bottling and fermentation, the wine is aged for at least 12 months in contact with its lees.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

It has a beautiful straw yellow color with fine perlage.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it reveals aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, white flowers, and aromatic herbs combined with notes of citrus and bread crust.

Tasting

In the mouth, it's creamy, enveloping, and crisp; it expresses a beautiful freshness and minerality. The long finish is characterized by hints of citrus and almond.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Cremant De Die P'tit Jules | Achard ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Northern Rhône Valley, Sainte-Croix

Hectares of vineyards: 11

Domaine Vincent Achard

The Domaine Vincent Achard stands out for its attention to balance in the vineyard, with a history rooted in organic practices first, and then transitioning to biodynamic methods starting from 1968 (Demeter biodynamic certification since 2005), confirming itself as a true pioneer in sustainability.

Located between the Prealps of Vercors and the picturesque region of Provence, it is run as a family business. Its production focuses on Clairette wines using the ancestral method typical of Diois, with a history that has ancient roots.

Domaine Vincent Achard

The estate cultivates a total of 11 hectares of vineyards in the Drôme, which is part of the Northern Rhône Valley, an area renowned for the production of high-quality wines.

Achard's wines are made following the ancestral method typical of Diois, giving each bottle a unique and distinctive character.

Region and territory

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

Forests of oak trees, terraced vineyards with steep pathways on friable granite soils, pebbly and sunny plains where vines mingle with olive trees, set the backdrop to the course of the Rhône, whose banks are dotted with precious vineyards, already known to the Greeks and Romans.

The Rhône Valley is located in southeastern France, from the city of Lyon to the region of Provence. The area experienced a certain decline in the 20th century, but since the 1980s, it has rediscovered the production of quality wines. The production of the Rhône Valley mainly focuses on black grape varieties: Syrah and Grenache above all.

It was probably the Greeks who began vine cultivation along the Rhône after settling on the Mediterranean coasts and traveling upstream along the river. However, it was the Romans who, after the foundation of the city of Vienne between 120 and 100 BC, planted the first vineyards on the terraces of the Hermitage hill and began the production of "vinum picatum" (described by the Roman historian Pliny the Elder), a wine made from a grape called Allobrogica and vinified in wooden barrels.

Today, the Rhône Valley is one of the most important French wine regions and over the years has carved out its space in the global wine scene.

The Rhône Valley is divided into two major areas: Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. The Northern Rhône Valley includes these main appellations: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Château-Grillet, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Pèray. The Southern Rhône Valley includes these main appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Tavel, and Lirac, Muscat de Baumes-de-Venise, and Rasteau.

Drôme

The territory connects the north and south of the wine region in France.

The department of Drôme, located in the southeast of France with its capital Valence, is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and takes its name from the eponymous tributary of the Rhône. The vineyards of Drôme cover about 20,000 hectares of granitic and limestone soils, benefiting from a temperate and continental climate. Its wine-producing areas belong to the Rhône wine region.

The AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) areas of the department include:

- Brézème-Côtes du Rhône
- Châtillon-en-Diois
- Clairette de Die
- Coteaux de Die
- Côtes du Rhône
- Côtes du Rhône-Villages
- Crémant de Die
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Hermitage
- Puyméras
- Rochegude
- Rousset-les-Vignes
- Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes
- Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues
- Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes
- Suze-la-Rousse
- Vinsobres

The IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) wine region covering the entire department is called Drôme. This designation can be supplemented by more specific ones such as Comté de Grignan and Coteaux de Montélimar, previously separate VdP (Vin de Pays) areas. Other full-fledged IGP areas include Collines Rhôdaniennes and Coteaux des Baronnies. Drôme also belongs to the larger regional IGP areas of Comtés Rhodaniens and Méditerranée.

Red and rosé wines, representing 80% of production, are mainly blended from varieties such as Grenache Noir (Garnacha Tinta), Syrah, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Mondeuse Noire, and Merlot. White wines are produced with varieties such as Viognier, Chardonnay, Marsanne, Roussanne, Altesse, Clairette, and Viognier.
Connecting the North and South of France through Wine

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A fine, elegant, and easy-drinking French Crémant, to be paired with dishes of medium structure, aromatic, and equally refined.

Matching by contrast

The freshness of this Crémant and its fine bubbles make it perfect for accompanying preparations with a light richness or fattiness, which are swept away by the wine.

It pairs well with

Light appetizers, vegetarian dishes, fish, seafood, seafood crudités.

Matching by concordance

A fine, elegant, and easy-drinking French Crémant, to be paired with dishes of medium structure, aromatic, and equally refined.

Matching by contrast

The freshness of this Crémant and its fine bubbles make it perfect for accompanying preparations with a light richness or fattiness, which are swept away by the wine.

It pairs well with

Light appetizers, vegetarian dishes, fish, seafood, seafood crudités.

Cod Brandade

Brandade is a typical dish from southern France, particularly from Provence and Languedoc. It's made from cod that is mashed with milk and oil. A creamy dish, rich in flavor and aroma, slightly oily and with a delicate consistency. It's served spread on bread as a delightful appetizer.

Onion Soup

A rich, fragrant, and flavorful dish, traditional in French cuisine, often enriched with bread and cheese in the gratin version. Ideal for convivial winter dinners.

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