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The history of Duché d’Uzès wines Finally, in July 2013, goes back at least two thousand Duché d’Uzès was granted years, to a time when the Phoenicians and Greeks first introduced vines into AOC status. the region. Duché In the 15th century, vines were grown on the sunny slopes reclaimed from Red the garrigue scrubland, in vineyards enclosed within dry-stone walls. At d’Uzès are aromatic, spicy and full of fruit, Key Figures the time, there was already talk of often with notes of liquorice, pepper the area’s noble Wines; and Racine, and aromatic herbs, a reflection of while holidaying in Uzès, remarked the garrigue from which they came. that the wines were “the best in the These intensely coloured, full-bodied kingdom”. wines are largely made from Syrah and Over the years, the vineyards spread, Grenache, blended on occasion with 282 until they reached the limits of the Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. hectares erstwhile bishopric. So from its rocky 10,602 hilltop perch, the Duché d’Uzès has hl for centuries looked out over its vineyards which stretch from the Rosé edges of the Rhône Valley to the PRODUCTION TOTAL PRODUCTION SURFACE AREA AVERAGE 2011-2013 foothills of the Cévennes – a vast are well-balanced, with notes of area, but one where each parcel has white flowers and red berries. These been meticulously selected. rose-petal pink wines have an appealing freshness and vibrancy. Made from The area shows a variety of geological Grenache blended with Syrah, they are formations, including sandstone, a sheer joy to drink. 19% marl, pebbles, alluvial deposits 62% WHITE 19% and hard limestone. These appear RED ROSÉ repeatedly in the landscape, making up the “mosaic” of soils which is one White of the Duché d’Uzès’ key strengths. COLOURS With their golden colour and aromatic For over 20 years, winegrowers in the power, Duché d’Uzès white wines can Source : economic service Inter-Rhône Uzège have been making every effort stand proudly alongside the rest of the to bring their terroirs and wines into range. The classic white fruit aromas of the limelight to win the recognition Viognier dominate on the nose; when they deserve. The journey has been blended, particularly with Roussane, a long one, fraught with pitfalls and the wine displays a more candied obstacles, full of hope one minute flavour, with notes of almonds, dried and disappointment the next. fruit and florals.