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A look back at the 2024 harvest at UVCDR: a promising vintage despite capricious weather conditions
The year 2024 was marked by capricious weather: after a rainy spring, the hot, dry summer restored balance to our vineyards. Thanks to the continued efforts of our winegrowers, the 2024 vintage looks very promising!
During the spring, we had abundant rainfall, which was conducive to the development of mildew. But with the help of the Mistral wind, combined with meticulous monitoring of our plots, the winegrowers were able to protect the vines and bring out the best expression of our terroirs.
The arrival of the summer, which was hot and particularly dry, was beneficial after the rainy spring. The white grapes, as well as the red grapes destined for the creation of our rosés, took advantage of the heat of August to reach perfect ripeness, measured daily by our winegrowers in order to trigger the harvest at the most opportune moment. We harvested the first bunches of grapes, with their beautifully concentrated aromas, under optimum conditions. As a result, the whites are shaping up to be extremely fine, while the rosés are seductively fruity and fresh, thanks to the mild summer nights.
September, meanwhile, was crucial to the quality of the red wines. After an arid summer, heavy rain at the beginning of September recharged the soil with water, ensuring that the grapes ripened perfectly and evenly. Once again, the Mistral wind enabled us to harvest perfectly healthy grapes, with berries concentrated in sugar.
All in all, the harvest went off without a hitch. The Union’s winegrowers were able to take advantage of every phase of the weather to produce grapes of the highest quality, rich and balanced, with intense aromas and fine tannins.
THE UNION DES VIGNERONS DES CÔTES DU RHÔNE AT VINEXPO AMERICA 2024
After Wine Paris in February and Prowein in March, the Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône was present at Vinexpo America in New York.
The 2024 edition attracted 260 exhibitors from 43 producer countries and around 2,600 trade visitors.
Another opportunity for the Union to highlight its brands and estates: Les Dauphins, Château de l’Estagnol and Boissy & Delaygue.
We’d like to thank all our customers, importers and prospects who came out in force to discover our wines, and hope to see them at future shows!
The Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône at Prowein 2024
For the second time this year, after Wine Paris in February, the Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône made its mark at Prowein in Germany. The 2024 edition attracted 5,400 exhibitors from 65 producer countries, and some 47,000 trade visitors from 135 countries. A fine performance for the 30th anniversary of this international trade show, which remains a must-attend event in the world of wine!
Another opportunity for the Union to present its 2024 innovations:
– Cépage Résistant Floréal, a low-carbon wine from La Résistance.
– Our Carnet d’Invitation range, designed by Cellier des Dauphins: a wonderful escape to our region.
Our Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône stand showcased all our brands: Cellier des Dauphins, Les Dauphins, Vignerons de l’Enclave, Boissy & Delaygue and our premium estate distributed in the traditional sector, Domaine de Galuval.
We’d like to thank all our customers, importers and prospects who came out in force to discover our innovations, and we look forward to seeing them at future trade fairs!
Wine Paris & Vinexpo 2024: a great success for the Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône!
Wine Paris demonstrated its appeal and international scope with 4,074 exhibitors from 48 wine-producing countries.
And no fewer than 41,250 enthusiastic visitors, to whom we were able to present our innovations:
– Cépage Résistant Floréal, a wine from La Résistance, the brand that embodies our commitment to sustainable development. It’s an entirely low-carbon concept, using the innovative Estampe bottle from O-I.
– and our Carnet d’invitation range by Cellier des Dauphins, an invitation to take a break in our region.
Our Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône stand, with an area dedicated to Domaine de Galuval, aptly embodied our values and our art of living in the southern Rhône Valley.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to everyone who visited our stand, took part in our tastings and shared their passion for wine with us.
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VENDANGES 2023
Our viticulture Manager and Domaines director Marie-Véronique Blanc gave us a vineyard update at 08/30/23.
Marked by the heatwave in the second half of August, the vineyards shook off their dry leaves thanks to a strong Mistral wind. 30 millimetres of rain helped the grapes to reach maturity.
As after every hot spell, some varieties and early-ripening sectors are showing berry wilt (Viognier and Syrah). Fortunately, this is a minority phenomenon and will not lead to a sharp fall in yields. Only downy mildew, which was particularly virulent this year, left its mark on the foliage and some bunches, but fortunately the damage was very localised and random.
By 30 August, the harvest had barely begun, and only varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier and Floréal had been picked. The rosé harvest is starting and should intensify in the first week of September, as for most of the whites. The cool mornings are very good for us, for two reasons: the quality of the juices, which are pure and brilliant, and, more prosaically, the energy savings in the cellar.
GUIDE HACHETTE 2024 – OUR WINES IN THE STARS!
Recognition for 4 of our vintages in the Guide Hachette 2024 selection
DOMAINE DE GALUVAL
– 3 stars for La Montagne AOC Cru Cairanne Red 2020
BOISSY & DELAYGUE
– 2 stars for Lou Pontias Côtes du Rhône Red 2021
– 1 star for Coeur des Disciples Cru Vinsobres Red 2021
LA RESISTANCE
– 1 star for La Résistance AOC Côtes du Rhône ORGANIC No Sulphur Added Red 2022
