André Roméro founded the domaine in 1979 and was joined by his son Frédéric in 1996 on completion of his oenology studies, and by his nephew Régis. Today the estate covers 26 hectares, including a new plot of 2.5 hectares of the finest land in Rasteau – pure ‘Argile bleue’ with 60-year-old vines.
The yields at Soumade are low and all the grapes are picked exclusively by hand.
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre blend matured in cement tanks for one year before spending 6 months in a variety of oak: foudres, demi-muids and barriques.
The wines are fined with egg whites but receive no filtration.