Saint-Joseph

109% Syrah

Region: Northern Rhône

ESTATE HISTORY

In 2004, François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier created the DAUVERGNE ET RANVIER house, a new type of business based on in-depth work in the vineyard and in winemaking. They work throughout the Rhône Valley, from Côte-Rôtie to the Luberon.

In 2013, they took over the LIRAVEL estate in Lirac and Tavel. After renewing 70% of the vineyard, they converted the estate to organic farming. Domaine LIRAVEL is a FAVORITE of the HACHETTE GUIDE 2024.

In 2016, with the Parcé family, they created an estate on the Aniane terroir from bare land: LA CHAPELLE SAINT MATHIEU. A few years later LA CHAPELLE SAINT MATHIEU is found on the most beautiful tables such as REGIS ET JACQUES MARCON or LA BOUITTE (*** Michelin).

In 2019, it was once again in Tavel that they built L'Assemblière, a place for maturing wines and receiving visitors. It is also one of the first positive energy cellars.

In less than 20 years, DAUVERGNE ET RANVIER has risen to the rank of houses recognized for the style of its wines and its methods that are both innovative and respectful of its environment.

TERROIR

The vineyards of the Saint-Joseph AOC run along a narrow strip of land on the right bank of the Rhône river. The slopes are so steep that the vines growing there almost seem to touch the sky. We have named this wine in honour of the writer Romain Gary.

This single-vineyard selection, exclusively composed of Syrah, comes from plots of vines with granite sandy soil located in Glun, Sarras and Serrières.

VITICULTURE 

Nearly 75% of volumes are in organic farming.

WINEMAKING

The harvest was carried out by hand and the grapes were completely destemmed. After 3 weeks of vatting, the wines were aged in stainless steel vats and then spent 10 months in Vosges and Allier oak barrels.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

The nose reveals aromas of black fruit (blueberries), liquorice and cedar. The palate is well structured, tangy and stamped by its terroir with smoky and spicy notes on the finish.

This wine is the perfect match for grilled duck breast, tagliatelle with wild mushrooms, and creamy cow's milk cheeses. Serving temperature: 18°C. Cellaring potential: 8-10 years.