A Syrah all about immediate pleasure, driven by its fruit, with notes of raspberry, pepper, liquorice... A delicious wine, extremely easy drinking, an ideal companion for a lovely spring day.
René-Jean Dard & François Ribo
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!
An eminently drinkable Syrah, delicious and generous... Palate: freshness, finesse, fruit, and a finish with notes of spice.
An eminently drinkable Syrah, delicious and generous... Palate: freshness, finesse, fruit, and a finish with notes of spice.
A rich, unctuous, mouthwatering wine, with beautiful acidity, remarkable freshness and a citrusy finish.
A rich, unctuous, mouthwatering wine, with beautiful acidity, remarkable freshness and a citrusy finish.
"Nomiyasui" in Japanese, translates as “easy to drink”. The perfect definition for a Syrah with perfect structure, fruit, and extreme deliciousness.
"Nomiyasui" in Japanese, translates as “easy to drink”. The perfect definition for a Syrah with perfect structure, fruit, and extreme deliciousness.
A rare and much sought-after wine! A nose of white fruits, vine peach, hazelnut and camomile... A palate both rich and intense, with a long, saline finish.
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!
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!
A nose of ripe black fruits, olive, a hint of pepper, and leather. Fine tannins with excellent aging potential. What truly stands out in this cuvée is its exceptional length—an elegant power that lingers beautifully on the palate!
"Nomiyasui" in Japanese, translates as “easy to drink”. The perfect definition for a Syrah with perfect structure, fruit, and extreme deliciousness. A cuvée which will always be unanimously appreciated by your guests. One of our favourites, year after year!
A powerful, complex nose with notes of white peach, cherry pits, Mirabelle plum, and white flowers... Palate: generous, with lovely volume and a long, saline finish.
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. Don't drink this bottle too quickly! The wine evolves superbly after breathing a good hour.
An intense nose with notes of violet, thyme, and blackcurrant... The palate is typical of juice by these two vignerons, which is to say full of freshness, drinkability, concentration and substance. Once again a resounding success!
An intense nose with notes of violet, thyme, and blackcurrant... The palate is typical of juice by these two vignerons, which is to say full of freshness, drinkability, concentration and substance. Once again a resounding success!
A stunning cuvée with a complex, ever-evolving nose, revealing ripe fruits, pear compte, Mirabelle plum, elderflower, and hints of butter, honey, and vanilla. On the palate: dense and profound, with fine, structured bitters and a long, lingering finish.
Third vintage for this cuvée declined as a red, with a nose of red and black berries, violets, and a hint of olive. On the palate: depth and length, with silky, enveloping tannins perfectly supporting the fruit. A wine made for elegant food pairings at the table.
A complex nose of amarena cherry, violets, soft spices, raisins, and a touch of cacao. The palate mirrors the nose with velvety, fleshy textures and an incredibly long, delicious aromatic finish. Impossible to resist going back for another pour!
A Syrah all about immediate pleasure, driven by its fruit, with notes of raspberry, pepper, liquorice... A delicious wine, extremely easy drinking, an ideal companion for a lovely spring day.