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East of the Rhône, set within a refuge of trees, shrubs and herbs, lies a place of lived biodiversity. Domaine Roche-Audran is farmed biodynamically by Vincent Rochette. The modest winemaker works with the classic grape varieties of the Rhône Valley – with Syrah and Grenache especially he can draw on old vines whose deep roots bring calm even in hot years.
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In all wines: 1,593 Wines
More about Roche-Audran
The style of Roche-Audran
Domaine Roche-Audran stands for solid winemaking craft without airs. With white wines, rosé and reds, the estate conveys the character of its region in a very approachable way. The Côtes du Rhône range convinces fully in taste and quality – the Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2024 is a prime example of Mediterranean joie de vivre, the Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2024 the ideal everyday companion.
Vincent's wines are wonderfully unfussy. This positively uncomplicated nature makes drinking a pleasure rather than a philosophical excess. Full of fruit and spice, it captivates with easy drinkability at a barbecue, on a cosy evening or at a family celebration.
Biodynamics as a philosophy of life
Vincent Rochette farms his vineyards biodynamically. Around the vineyards he has created a refuge of biodiversity with trees, shrubs and herbs – a living ecosystem that strengthens the vines and gives the wines character. The old vines of Grenache and Syrah are well prepared for nature's adversities. Their deep roots let the winemaker sleep soundly at night even in hot years.
Côtes du Rhône – far more than a mass appellation
The appellation covers a huge area along the Rhône between Valence and Avignon. Almost 50,000 hectares of vineyard may carry this name. Many producers are mass carriers – fortunately there are positive counterexamples such as Roche-Audran. Even renowned estates from neighbouring appellations such as Du Coulet in Cornas or Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottle wines under this name.
The diversity of grape varieties on the Rhône makes for characterful wines. Grenache dominates the reds and rosés, and the high art of the cuvée is actively practised here. With the Terre Nature “Sans Soufre Ajouté” Vincent has bottled a cuvée of Grenache and Syrah without added sulphur – a wine that lives from purity, purism and easy drinkability.
The top wines: Cuvée César and Visan
Above the approachable Côtes du Rhône range, Roche-Audran offers more demanding wines. The Cuvée César – named after Vincent's grandfather – shows what is possible in this region. The Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan 2022 comes from the village of the same name north of Orange and brings additional structure and depth to the glass. Slim and juicy, with fine points of acidity – wines that prove great drops need not be expensive.