2021 was a winemaker vintage and required great responsiveness to very variable weather, comforting us in the pursuit of our good work in the vineyard. Winter was mild, followed by spring frosts before a dry mid-spring and then a cool summer with record rainfall. By stripping the leaves at the beginning of July, our grapes remained healthy. The harvest started in good conditions with the whites on September 13th in Brézème (-80% harvest due to frost), followed by Crozes-Hermitage and Condrieu. The summer conditions preserved a rare balance in our region. The Marsanne and Roussanne reveal freshness, minerality and precision, the Viogniers aromas of fresh fruit and a mouth full of finesse. For the reds, the lowland vineyards are full of indulgence with floral aromas and soft tannins. Finally, the granite terroirs reveal notes of pepper and spices and a rich palate.

Weathered granite soil with rolled pebbles. The vineyards are worked traditionally, with the greatest respect for the terroir, to promote biodiversity and give the best to the grapes.

- Harvested by hand.
- Traditional vinification.
- 70% destemmed.
- 3-day cold maceration.
- Punching down and pumping over in alternation to break down and push in the pomace cap and draw out the aromas and tannins.
- Barrel fermentation for 20 days.
- Aged for 15 months in 2-year-old demi-muids (60-litre capacity barrels).

Seductive deep black-red colour with shiny reflections. Still a little closed in its youth, the nose suggests a superb concentration of black fruit. Rich and generous with powerful tannins and lots of softness, the palate is perfectly balanced by a beautiful minerality on the finish, signature of the granite terroir. A distinguished and very elegant Saint Joseph which is still in its youth and can be enjoyed for many years.