Crémant de Die
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- An area covering 31 communes in the Drôme valley, with vineyards on both banks of the river. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Mediterranean climate tempered by mountainous terrain; dry, warm summers with cool nights and cold winters.
Human factors
- Following the phylloxera crisis, growers returned to the indigenous white varieties clairette B and muscat à petits grains B, abandoning ill-suited outside introductions.
Product characteristics
- Aromatic profile: highly fruity nuances and white flower notes, distinctive from other sparkling wines of the Diois.
Terroir / wine link
- 'Terres noires' soils (shaley marls) are favoured for muscat à petits grains, contributing richness, structure, and aromatic intensity.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 11 décembre 2024
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — Inter Rhône