Domaine des Ardoisières : Argile Rouge 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Argile Rouge 2024 Domaine des Ardoisières

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a vibrant ruby red, with great clarity and brightness.

Nose
The nose opens with aromas of fresh red fruits such as strawberry, cherry and redcurrant. With aeration, it reveals elegant floral notes of peony and violet, underscored by a spicy, peppery touch.

Palate
The attack is lively and refreshing, carried by lovely acidity. The palate offers a rich texture and a structure with supple tannins. The finish, of remarkable length, evolves towards mineral and saline notes.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with mountain charcuterie, roasted or braised red meats, as well as traditional Alpine cheeses such as Beaufort or Tomme de Savoie.

Service and storage

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to decant this Argile Rouge 2024 one to two hours before serving at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. This wine can be enjoyed now, but it will continue to develop until around 2031.

Other characteristics

This wine has a moderate alcohol content of 11.5%.

The mineral and fruity expression of a Savoie wine by Domaine des Ardoisières

The estate

Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Domaine des Ardoisières was created in 1998 to restore abandoned hillsides in Savoie. The estate is now run by Brice Omont, majority manager since 2005. Cultivating a 24-hectare vineyard using biodynamic methods, the estate is distinguished by its commitment to showcasing indigenous grape varieties through unique blends. Domaine des Ardoisières has thus become an essential reference, raising the wines of the region to the highest levels of international recognition.

The vineyard

Classified as IGP Vin des Allobroges, this wine comes exclusively from the terroir of Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy. The vines, cultivated biodynamically, flourish at approximately 400 metres of altitude on slopes facing west and south. The soils consist of schistose marl and clay-limestone scree, providing the vines with an ideal environment for slow, optimal grape ripening.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. After partial destemming, fermentation of the Argile Rouge 2024 begins naturally through indigenous yeasts. Aging then takes place over approximately nine months, split between concrete vats and old barrels, allowing the wine to refine while preserving its freshness. A light filtration is carried out before bottling.

Grape varieties

This wine is made from a blend of Gamay (65%), Mondeuse Noire (25%) and Persan (10%).