This side project by winemaker Françoise Roumieux, the fifth generation of winemakers at the prestigious Mayard family estate, is sourced from specific parcels in the southern Rhône valley.
AT A GLANCE
Françoise Roumieux is the 5th generation of winemakers at the prestigious Mayard family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. With the 2016 vintage Françoise has expanded the family’s efforts with a small negociant project for the Côtes du Rhône and with the 2019 vintage, the inclusion of "Le Hurlevent" Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The family puts a strong emphasis on sustainable and organic farming practices and sources from farmers with the same respect. President of Femmes Vignes Rhône, an organization that shines a light on the women working in the Rhône valley wine industry, Françoise sources through these partners whenever possible. Sustainable and organic vineyard sources.
LOCATION
REGION
WINEMAKERS
ESTATE OWNER
France
Rhône Valley
Françoise Roumieux
Micro-negociant, Françoise Roumieux
FARMING
Practicing organic
KEY GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
THE WINES
Côtes-du-Rhône
"Le Hurlevent"
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Blanc
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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