Vineyards: all the vineyards come within the commune of Sablet, and are situated alongside those of the Gigondas vineyards in the North of the "Dentelles de Montmirail".
Soil types: sandy decalcified red clay, along with gravel and shingle and red sandstone areas.
Climate: typical Mediterranean affected by the Mistral.
Background: the Sablet vineyards were first developed under the aegis of the Counts of Toulouse to whom the property once belonged. In the 14th Century, this wine making activity was confirmed by the Avignon Popes under whose control the region had by then passed. Sablet was awarded the classification Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet
in 1974.
News: Sablet is famous for its one day Book Fair held in July which brings together writers, booksellers, book binders, illustrators and wine makers. Combining books and wine is an interesting initiative providing a moment of distraction, a time in which to exchange ideas and sample the special wines created by the Sablet winemakers for the occasion.
Area under cultivation*: 323 hectares, yearly production: 10,230 hl ; basic yield: 32 hl/hectare.
* Source: harvest statement 2009.
Grape variety mix:
For the reds, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties of the Appellation tolerated 20% maximum.
For the rosé, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum, white grape varieties 20% maximum (Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier).
For the whites, Grenache white, Clairette white, Marsanne white, Roussanne white, Bourboulenc white, Viognier white, other white grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum.
Minimum alcoholic strength: for the red 12.5%, for the rosé and whites 12%.
