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Domaine Cyril Courvoisier

👨‍🌾 History and Creation

  • Cyril Courvoisier, formerly working with Jean-Luc Colombo, founded his own estate in Ardèche.

  • First vintage released in 2016 in Saint-Péray, followed by Cornas in 2018.

  • From the beginning, he adopted organic farming, respectful of soils and biodiversity.

📍 Location and Terroir

  • Based in Cornas, at the foot of the natural amphitheater overlooking the Rhône.

  • Vineyards spread across Cornas, Saint-Péray, and Saint-Joseph appellations.

  • Terraced plots on granite soils, supported by dry-stone walls.

🌱 Philosophy and Practices

  • Organic viticulture from the start, without unnecessary inputs.

  • Manual harvests and natural vinifications, highlighting balance and fruit purity.

  • Gentle aging, producing elegant, digestible wines true to their terroir.

🍇 Grapes and Cuvées

  • Main varieties: Syrah (Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and Marsanne/Roussanne (Saint-Péray).

  • Signature cuvées: Cornas Les Côtes, Chaillot Cornas, Saint-Péray Rochette, Saint-Péray Les Putiers.