René-Jean Dard and François Ribo, two famously reserved vignerons from Mercurol, north of Valence, founded their estate in 1984. Started from just a single hectare, the estate is today composed of 9 hectares of vines, with parcels in the appellations of Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. The wines produced are always of uniform quality, with tremendous work put into their single vineyard cuvées (one soil + one grape variety = one cuvée). Their methods have gone unchanged for the last 30 years: non-interventionists, 10% of the grapes are trodden by foot, no additives are used, a long decanting period is used in place of filtering, and no sulphur is added. The estate’s winepress dates back to 1955, which was bought from Prieuré-Roch in 1992. We’re a world away from the classic, massive Rhône style here. The wines always show brilliantly in their youth, driven by their fruit and freshness, but they also age divinely! The estate’s wines are highly sought out by connoisseurs, for their exquisite drinkability!
Sulphites-free wine
A rich, unctuous, mouthwatering wine, with beautiful acidity, remarkable freshness and a citrusy finish.
Sulphites-free wine
A nose of fruit and freshness from a sick terroir!! Palate: smooth and fine, fruity and fresh, with notes of spices. A rare bottle, for sale in limited quantities!
Sulphites-free wine
A surprising nose of exotic fruits (pineapple, papaya, dried mango...) and lemon pie, with mineral notes... Palate: balanced and rich, with a finish marked by lovely bitter notes and a touch of acidity. A word of advice from your friendly wine merchant: don't drink this bottle too quickly! The wine evolves superbly after breathing a good hour.
Sulphites-free wine
A complex and exuberant nose of ripe fruit, pear compote, Mirabelle plum, and elderberry... Palate: this is dense and mineralesque juice, with beautiful bitter notes and a lingering finish.
Sulphites-free wine
A complex and exuberant nose of ripe fruit, pear compote, Mirabelle plum, and elderberry... Palate: this is dense and mineralesque juice, with beautiful bitter notes and a lingering finish.
Sulphites-free wine
An exuberant nose, overripe fruit, vineyard peach, guava... Palate: this is dense, muscular juice, with solid structure, beautiful bitter notes, and a long finish.
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