Vineyards in Saint-Joseph

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave ★ 5.0

Hermitage AOC, Saint-Joseph AOCSyrah, MarsanneFounded 1481Biodynamic PracticingECOCERTSaint-Joseph

Mauves family domaine with Hermitage holdings tracing to the 15th century, producing assemblage Hermitage Syrah and Marsanne from multiple lieux-dits.

Tasting: No public visits. Wines sold on allocation via importers.

Signature wines: chave-hermitage-rouge, chave-hermitage-blanc

Tip: The Cuvee Cathelin is a single-vineyard rarity made only in exceptional vintages.

Pierre Gaillard ★ 4.5

Cote-Rotie AOC, Saint-Joseph AOC, Condrieu AOCSyrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, ViognierFounded 1987ECOCERTSaint-Joseph

Malleval domaine with vines across Cote-Rotie, Saint-Joseph and Condrieu, known for rich, concentrated Syrah with reliable terroir expression.

Tasting: By appointment at the domaine

Signature wines: gaillard-cote-rotie-esprit-de-blonde, gaillard-saint-joseph-clos-de-cuminal

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: gonon-saint-joseph-rouge, gonon-saint-joseph-blanc

Tip: Wines sell out quickly. The Saint-Joseph blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne is a rare and beautiful white.

Domaine Faury ★ 4.3

Condrieu AOC, Saint-Joseph AOCSyrah, Viognier, MarsanneFounded 1979ORGANIC CERTIFIEDSaint-Joseph

Chavanay family domaine across Condrieu and Saint-Joseph, producing clean, precise Viognier and Syrah with organic farming.

Tasting: By appointment at the domaine

Signature wines: faury-saint-joseph-rouge, faury-condrieu

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