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At over 400m above sea level, these mountainous vineyards are some of the highest in France

They nestle in the foothills of the Vercors, on the slopes of the southern subalpine chains carved out by the River Drôme and its tributaries. 

Crémant de Die

History

1993
1993

Birth of AOC Crémant du Diois

Most written evidence agrees that winegrowing in this area dates back to the 2nd century BC. Production reached its peak around the middle of the 19th century, when the vineyards measured some 6,000 hectares. But around 1870, the phylloxera crisis wiped out up to 80% of plantings and only 1,000 hectares remained.

In 1910, the area received its first distinction - an appellation d'origine encompassing 41 local villages.

The appellation Crémant de Die was officialy recognize in 1993

View the decrees granting appellation status (INAO)
Geography

Territory

The area includes 30 communes where AOC Coteaux de Die and Crémant de Die are produced.

Climate

Mediterranean, influenced by the highlands of the Vercors. 

Soils

A particular geology 

Clay: Richly-coloured wines with powerful aromas.

Limestone: Light, aromatic wines; supple and rounded with fruity, floral flavours.

Key figures

Key figures of the appellation

100% blanc

Colors

53 hl/ha

Average annual yield

33 ha

Production surface area

1 765 hl

Total production

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