Condrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOC, Cote-Rotie AOCViognier, Syrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1991ECOCERTCondrieu
Saint-Michel-sur-Rhone domaine producing ambitious Northern Rhone whites and reds with low-intervention and site-specific focus.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Condrieu Le Grand Vallon, Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee
Saint-Peray AOC, Cornas AOCMarsanne, Roussanne, SyrahFounded 1994ORGANIC CERTIFIEDSaint-Peray
Saint-Peray specialist producing still and sparkling Marsanne alongside compelling Cornas from adjacent granite terraces.
Tasting: By appointment at the cellar in Saint-Peray
Signature wines: Saint-Peray Marsanne, Cornas Pur Noir
Crozes-Hermitage AOCSyrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1961Biodynamic PracticingECOCERTCrozes-Hermitage
Organic and biodynamic-practicing Crozes-Hermitage estate with the Clos des Grives single-vineyard Syrah as its standout red.
Tasting: Tasting room open weekdays; Saturday by appointment
Signature wines: Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Rouge
Tip: Among the most reliable value-for-quality bottlings in the Northern Rhone; biodynamic farming at accessible prices.
Crozes-Hermitage AOCSyrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1985Crozes-Hermitage
Alain Graillot elevated the Crozes-Hermitage appellation's reputation for serious Syrah beginning in 1985; La Guiraude is the old-vine prestige cuvee.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude
Tip: The straightforward Crozes rouge is one of the best value reds in the Northern Rhone.
Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Hermitage AOCSyrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1990ECOCERTCrozes-Hermitage
Larnage Crozes-Hermitage estate with parcels on the Hermitage hill, known for purity of fruit and mineral expression.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine in Larnage
Signature wines: Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge, Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle
Saint-Joseph AOCSyrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1963Biodynamic PracticingECOCERTSaint-Joseph
Mauves reference estate for Saint-Joseph, run by brothers Pierre and Jean Gonon on old-vine granite parcels; one of the most elegant Saint-Josephs made.
Tasting: By appointment only at the estate in Mauves
Signature wines: Saint-Joseph Rouge, Saint-Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers
Tip: Wines sell out quickly. The Saint-Joseph blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne is a rare and beautiful white.