Wine in the Ardèche

Taste the wines of the Ardèche

The Ardèche is home to many areas covered by vines and wine has always been at the heart of this agricultural region’s culture.

Oeneology in the Ardèche is one of the most important activities and has developed through an understanding of, and respect for, the land. The numerous wines of the Ardèche will tempt you – a degustation will introduce the perfumes and tastes that define this region. Indeed, both the ardéchoise region and her vines demand a voyage of wine discovery. Experts or just lovers of wine, awaken your tastebuds and broaden your knowledge in all matters oeneological!

The Ardèche wine region is geographically defined – its soils and climate both perfectly suited to grape growing. With grape growers adapting their practices to suit the region and with the ideal natural conditions, the wine varieties of the Ardèche offer preminum quality.

Wines of the Ardèche – a patchwork terroir

Ardèche-Tourism has developed planned tours so that you can discover the wines of the ardechoise region.

You will be welcomed by 43 cellar doors that offer tastings:

• les Vins de Pays des Coteaux de l'Ardèche – elegant wines ; multiple varietals from a range of sub-regions.
• les Côtes du Vivarais – robust with a tight minerality.
• les Côtes du Rhône – elegant wines that showcase the origins of the region’s wine culture.

The diversity of our wines marries well with the region’s food giving the visitor even more flavours to discover. Think of accompanying your meals with, or even using in your recipes, regional wines that best suit regional dishes. In the Ardèche you will discover the richest of perfumes, awakening the sommelier that is in us all!

Ardèche-Tourisme would welcome the opportunity to accompany you through a degustation of the region’s wines.