Since 1925
Foundation and family heritage
Foundation and family heritage
Founded in 1925 by the Tourtin family, the estate is now run by Anne, who proudly represents the fourth generation. Located in the heart of the Drôme Provençale, the property spans 65 hectares, 48 of which are dedicated to viticulture, perpetuating a legacy of passion and excellence.
The Tourtin family
Timeline
1925
Foundation
Creation of the family estate
1966
Appellation Rochegude Villages for the entire vineyard
Since its origins, the estate has been distinguished by a remarkable consistency in the quality of its productions, leading to the classification of its entire vineyard as Appellation Rochegude Villages in 1966.
1969
Investments in the cellar
The estate took a significant step in its development with the construction of an underground cellar dedicated to aging its wines, equipping itself with a modern bottling unit, integrating an advanced cooling system for the winemaking cellar, and installing air conditioning in the shipping cellar.
1989
Tasting Room
The estate enriches its wine tourism offerings by opening a sales cellar. This welcoming place allows visitors to discover and purchase the estate's wines directly, while enjoying an immersion into the wine world through guided tastings and explanatory tours of the winemaking process.
1998
Sustainable viticulture
Commitment to a sustainable viticulture approach.
2005
Anne's arrival
Anne, the fourth generation, takes over the management of the estate.
2010
Conversion to organic farming
Conversion to organic farming, with the continuous support of an agronomy engineer.
2014
Organic Cerification
Obtaining Organic Farming certification, affirming our commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices.
2022
No added sulfites
Anne takes her approach further by creating her first cuvée without added sulfites, "Libre comme l'air".
