DESCRIPTION
By 1990, this passionate winegrower, André Romero, had achieved his long-cherished ambition of selling his entire production in bottle. And in 1996, was joined by his son Frédéric, who obtainedhis Diploma in viticulture and oenology.
A new modern winery was built in 2002, the same year that they started a partnership with their consultant, StéphaneDerenoncourt.Stéphane encouraged them to adopt gentler and more finely-tuned vinification techniques, to better reflect the unique expression and potential of the terroir. Without doubt, the wines have achieved greater finesse and purity and today they export 50% of the production.
As of today, the estate covers 30 hectares in the commune of Rasteau and an additional hectare in Gigondas – a small terraced vineyard near the Dentelles de Montmirail.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Wine | Grape Varietal | Age of the vines | Nature of soil | Technical Sheet |
| Rasteau | 60% Grenache noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. | 10 to 30 years | clay limestone |  |
| Rasteau Cuvee Prestige | 60% Grenache noir; 30% Syrah; 10% Mourvèdre | 30 to 50 years | clay limestone | |
| Rasteau Cuvee Confiance | 70% Grenache noir; 20% Syrah; 10% Mourvèdre | 50 to 80 years | clay limestone | |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| COUNTRY | France |
|---|---|
| REGION | Rhone Valley |
| APPELLATION(S) | Rasteau |
| PRODUCER | Domaine La Soumade |
| FOUNDED | By Andre Romero in 1979 |
| SIZE OF THE VINEYARD | 74.14 |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | between 60000 to 80000 bottles |
| FARMING | traditional |
| WEBSITE | https://www.domainelasoumade.fr |
