Yellow-green in colour, the Ardeche 2007 has a subtle nose of vanilla. On the palate there are soft notes of spice & vanilla. This is a round & powerful wine. Consistency of climate & abundant sunshine in the Ardeche perfectly ripen these bunches of grapes, whilst the drying Mistral wind eliminates any risk of rot. The Grand Ardeche is treated as if it were grown in one of the Grand Cru vineyards of the Cote-d Or. Fully-ripened grapes are selected & pressed lightly before being aged in oak barrels made at the Latour cooperage in Beaune. The result is a full-bodied wine that is smooth with notes reminiscent of exotic fruits & vanilla spice imparted by the oak.