ClassificationCondrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOC, Cote-Rotie AOC
VarietalsViognier, Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne
Founded1991
TastingTastings by appointment at the domaine
OrganicECOCERT
NeighbourhoodCondrieu

Signature wines: Condrieu Le Grand Vallon, Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee

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Cheese with Domaine Francois Villard wines

Rigotte de Condrieu Our pick INAO says the cheese goes particularly well with the white wines of the neighbouring Condrieu appellation, and the two appellations share a festival every 1 May. Viognier's floral richness meets the firm, smooth paste with its hazelnut and forest-floor notes. Condrieu, Rhone Valley: Condrieu Le Grand Vallon
Saint-Marcellin Our pick Saint-Joseph rouge is northern Rhône Syrah with bright acidity and light to firm tannin. The acidity cuts the cream of a Saint-Marcellin; choose a riper, older cheese for the firmer bottles, as its mushroom notes and denser paste stand up to the tannin. Saint-Joseph rouge, Rhone Valley: Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee

Location

Address: 18 Petit Route de Romans, 42410 Saint-Michel-sur-Rhone, France, Rhone Valley

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Domaine Combier ★ 4.4

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.

Domaine Alain Graillot ★ 4.6

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.

Domaine Gonon ★ 4.8

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.

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