Vineyards: these are located entirely within the commune of Saint-Pantaléon which is in the in the Southern part of the French Department of Drôme, and on the road to Nyons
Soil types: argillaceous limestone slopes, sandy lower sloes and stony terraces.
Climate: Mediterranean, protected from the Mistral by neighbourin.
Background: vine cultivation had predominated in this village for over two centuries until, in 1918, the town council asked to have the words “les vignes” added to the name of the commune and in 1969, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes was consecrated Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes.
Area under cultivation*: 64 hectares, yearly production: 2497 hl; basic yield: 39 hl/hectare.
* Source: harvest statement 2004.
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%.
