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Domaine de L´Iserand

  • 🍷 Domaine de L’Iserand: A Viticultural Revival in the Hills of Saint-Joseph

    Founded in 2011 by Jean-François “Jeff” Malsert in Sécheras, Ardèche, Domaine de L’Iserand is a 4-hectare estate perched on the granite and mica-schist slopes of the Saint-Joseph appellation. A former restaurateur and natural wine enthusiast, Jeff revived his grandfather’s vineyards and now farms organically using traditional methods and horse plowing.

    🌿 Philosophy

    • Organic farming, hand harvesting, respect for life and soil.

    • Natural winemaking: whole-cluster fermentation for reds, direct pressing for whites.

    • Aging in amphorae or demi-muids to preserve freshness and minerality.

    🍇 Grapes and Style

    • Syrah for reds, Marsanne for whites.

    • Fresh, airy, digestible wines with vibrant mineral tension.

    • A style praised by peers like HervĂ© Souhaut