Domaine La Soumade was founded by André Roméro in 1979.
By 1990, this passionate winegrower had achieved his long-cherished ambition of selling his entire production in bottle. And in 1996, André was joined by his son Frédéric, after he had obtained his BEPA Diploma in viticulture and oenology.
A new modern winery was built in 2002, the same year that our partnership with our consultant, Stéphane Derenoncourt, and his team began. Stéphane encouraged us to adopt gentler and more finely-tuned vinification techniques, so as to better reflect the unique expression and potential of our terroir. Without doubt, our wines have achieved greater finesse and purity.
As of today, the estate covers 26 hectares in the commune of Rasteau and an additional hectare in Gigondas - a small terraced vineyard near the Dentelles de Montmirail. The dry red wines of Rasteau were promoted to cru status in 2010 (in line with Gigondas & Châteauneuf-du-Pape). The clay - limestone soils of Rasteau produce naturally powerful wines with great ageing potential.
