For a better understanding of its terroirs and grape varieties, the Cave de Tain is itself the owner of vineyards, in particular 21 hectares in Hermitage, on various terroirs in the appellation and also small showcase vineyards in Crozes Hermitage, Cornas and Saint Péray on the best terroirs. Here, the Cave de Tain perpetuates its expertise and traditions and lead by example.

The Cave de Tain is a pioneer in its region in the field of sustainable development, to which it has demonstrated a strong, sincere commitment since 2000. Changes in the business have been structured around this approach, unifying the whole team as a source of creativity, which is now the basis of all our decisions.

Numerous initiatives aimed to maintain the sustainability of our growers' vineyards, without compromising the Cave's economic success. For example:

• “reasoned” viticulture implemented for 100% of our vineyards and organic farming for part
  
  
• Biodiversity analysis of our vineyards and practices to preserve it. The maintenance and preservation of walls, hedges, and wooded areas, and grassing between rows in the vineyards contribute to the protection of our region and landscapes
  
  
• Replanting programmes ensure the transmission of ancestral expertise and traditions
  
  
• Analysis of the operation's carbon footprint
  
  
• Reduction of water consumption by 10 in 10 years, reduction in electricity consumption as welle as effluent discharges

• Collecting and recycling of natural corks
  
  
• Systematic sorting of all waste
  
  
• A lighter bottle to reduce our impact on the environment, transportation costs, and to facilitate handling of the wines

For more information: cavedetain.com