Ardèche, region of France on the right bank of the Rhône between the main concentrations of vineyards which constitute the northern and southern rhône Valley in south-east France and now the name of an igp for a wide range of generally varietal wines. Reds are generally light. Chardonnay and to a lesser extent Viognier have been particularly successful here. Louis latour of Burgundy was a pioneer, notably with Grand Ardèche Chardonnay, and the Vignerons Ardechois is a co-operative with high standards.
