Domaine Rouge-Bleu was founded in 2007 by Thomas and Caroline, who farm 12 hectares in Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, nestled between the celebrated appellations of Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate is certified organic and farmed biodynamically, with old vines and spontaneous fermentations in porous concrete tanks that let the wine breathe without picking up oak character. Nothing is added during fermentation, and the reds are made without destemming, a traditional Rhône technique that adds structure and natural acidity.
This 2024 bottle is labeled Vin de France, a designation common for orange wines and low-intervention bottlings that fall outside standard appellation rules. Made from Grenache Blanc, it's an orange wine, meaning the white grapes are fermented with extended skin contact rather than pressed off immediately, giving the wine a deeper color, added texture, and more tannin than a typical white. Expect a wine with real character: citrus and bitter herbal notes, a touch of bergamot, and a savory, textured finish.
The result is a distinctive, skin-contact white for customers looking to explore beyond conventional wine styles, from a Rhône estate built on old vines and minimal intervention.