{"id":14487,"date":"2022-08-23T15:37:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T13:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ile-blanche.com\/activities-ile-de-re\/vins-ile-de-re\/"},"modified":"2022-11-10T17:22:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:22:38","slug":"wines-ile-de-re","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ile-blanche.com\/en\/activities-ile-de-re\/wines-ile-de-re\/","title":{"rendered":"Les vins de l\u2019\u00cele de R\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE WINE FROM \u00ceLE DE R\u00c9 IN CHARENTE-MARITIME<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

VITICULTURE ON ILE DE R\u00c9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Viticulture occupies an important place in the cultural heritage of the island of R\u00e9, reflecting over the years the rooting of men on this territory. We find here grape varieties with typical flavors, which come from vineyards rich in limestone or clay-limestone soils, covered with aeolian sand and fed by marine alluvium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stay is a great opportunity to discover the best wines of the island of R\u00e9. Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with the winegrowers who will be happy to share their work and their passion with you. Tastings of the island’s tasty liquors are also part of the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The climate of the island of R\u00e9 is favourable to the blossoming of the different grape varieties. The mild temperatures, the proximity to the ocean and the more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year all contribute to the production of good wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vineyards here extend over several hundred hectares. The land is rich in limestone and marine alluvium, especially in the south of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White wines are produced here from ugni-blanc, colombard, chardonnay or sauvignon. For the reds and ros\u00e9s, the winemakers use black merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon or tannat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE DIFFERENT GRAPE VARIETIES OF \u00ceLE DE R\u00c9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The vineyards of R\u00e9 la Blanche cover a total area of 650 hectares, concentrated mainly in the southern part of the island. The local conditions allow a diversity of grape varieties to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The black and white grape varieties – Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Negrette, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and the grape varieties used to make Cognac in Ugni Blanc – share this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 35 to 40 hectoliters of wine, pineau and cognac per hectare are produced here each year. The Ile de R\u00e9 can also boast of producing quality wines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The Ile de R\u00e9 wines from the Cooperative’s terroir include the best. The fruit aromas vary according to the different AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e) vineyards and wine growers who work the fruit in their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some winemakers produce a very powerful local wine while others seek the sweetness of the fruit. If you are a wine connoisseur or simply wish to discover the flavors of the island, tastings are a must during your vacation on \u00eele de R\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TASTING OF THE WINES OF THE ILE DE RE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wines of the Ile de R\u00e9<\/strong> are distinguished by their unique typicity. Pineau, Cognac, still wines or sparkling wines are likely to surprise your taste buds, discovering them is part of the many activities on \u00eele de R\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you absolutely must taste the Ros\u00e9 des Dunes from the Voile range and the Pineau Ilrh\u00e9a.
The red wine Petit Sergent and the white wine Royal, also from the Voile range, are also to be tasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Soif d’Evasion range, much more recent, also includes high quality red, ros\u00e9 and white wines. You will certainly appreciate the ile de R\u00e9 vintage wines like the Gouverneur, the Ultimium or the Trousse Chemise white or ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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WHAT ARE THE BEST WINES OF THE ISLAND OF RE ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is difficult to choose the best wines of \u00eele de R\u00e9! There are varietal and blended wines, Cognac, pineaux, organic wines\u2026 What do they have in common? They all have a taste of summer that will give you the impression of admiring an endless red sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal with seafood, Ros\u00e9 des Dunes is a complex and thirst-quenching wine that has won several awards. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, its coral pink color and fruity taste will seduce ros\u00e9 lovers. It is the perfect summer wine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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