Domaine Christian Rouchier

🍷 Domaine Christian Rouchier: A Radical Artisan of Saint-Joseph

Located in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, in the northern part of the Saint-Joseph appellation (Rhône Valley), Christian Rouchier farms about 2.7 hectares of steep hillside vineyards. Formerly a mixed farmer, he bought his first vines in 2007 and began bottling his entire micro-production in 2013. The estate is certified organic and inspired by agroforestry: hedges and trees are replanted among the vines, which are worked with a horse.

🌿 Philosophy

• Certified organic farming, manual labor, living soil respect.

• Natural winemaking: whole clusters, native yeasts, no additives, no added sulfur.

• Small-scale production, honest and powerful wines.

🍇 Grapes and Style

• 100% Syrah on granite soils.

• Deep, characterful wines with notes of black fruit, spice, and violet.

• Signature cuvée: Saint-Joseph “La Chave”, aged 18 months in barrel.