Ardeche is an IGP which covers red, white and rose wines made in southern-central France. Named after the River Ardèche, the Ardèche sits on the western banks of the Rhône river and covers an important part of the northern Rhône vineyards while also bridging into the western side of the southern Rhône. Here Chardonnay is the predominant varietal and benefits from the Ardèche`s Mediterranean climate, where mild winters are followed by hot, dry summers. The cool, northerly Mistral wind is felt throughout the department which can help to extend the ripening period, giving elegance to the final wines.