The winery
Monge Granon
French winery specializing in the sparkling wines of the Clairette de Die appellation (Clairette and Crémant), with vineyards on rocky hillsides near Vercheny, Drôme.
- Vallée du Rhône (Pays de Die, Drôme) · Francia
- Since 1985
- 1 product
The story
Cave Monge Granon was established by the union of the Monge and Granon families. Company sources indicate the partnership began in 1985 and that both families had been involved in viticulture for several generations. Since then the winery has focused on producing the sparkling wines typical of the Pays de Die.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production and full control from vineyard to bottle: the winery declares its commitment to working the land, respecting tradition and innovation, with attention to quality and environmental practices.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Vercheny, in the Drôme department, in the heart of the Rhône Valley. The vineyards lie on steep, rocky slopes, with alpine influences and a Mediterranean climate that contribute to the character of the local wines.
Awards and recognition
The winery has received medals in national and international competitions; public mentions include awards at the Concours National des Crémants, the Challenge International du Vin, and the Concours Général Agricole.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Muscat à petits grains (Moscato Bianco)
- Clairette blanche (Clairette)
- Aligoté
- Hectares
- 37.0
What makes it distinctive
- Specialized in Clairette de Die and Crémant de Die.
- Vineyards on the hillsides of the Pays de Die
- Use of the Méthode Dioise Ancestrale for Clairette
- Availability of organic cuvées and recognition for environmental practices
- Awarded at multiple wine competitions