Domaine Duseigneur was founded by Bernard Duseigneur’s father in 1960, who moved to the southern Rhone Valley, and planted grapes for the vineyard in the Lirac AOC (which is along the right bank of the Rhone River, and across the river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Over the years, the family continued to purchase vineyards in Lirac and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Now with a team comprising of Bernard, Gabriel Monier, Phillipe Faure Brac, and Philippe Cambie; Domaine Duseigneur continues to make truly exquisite wines. Though they grow all 13 permitted grape varieties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the primary focus of their vineyards (covering 60%), is Grenache Noir, with vines that are on average 60 years old. They have vineyards that cover a range of terroir in the AOC, from the characteristic round granite rocks (Quartzite), limestone soils, and sandstone soils, which result in a unique character on the wine.
Certified organic since 1998, and biodynamic since 2002, the harvest is done by hand, with all the wines being fermented by ambient yeast. The wines are unfined, and filtration is done with a cellulose plate for white, rose and fruit-driven reds; for other wines aged in the barrel for a longer period of time, they are not filtered at all. Bernard is swift to credit his mentor, François Bouchet, who you may know as biodynamics pioneer and leading top biodynamic consultant for such vinyards as La Romanée Conti and le Château de Puligny Montrachet. Domaine Duseigneur has Biodyvin certification and tremendous respect for the symbiosis of the plant and the soil. We are excited to bring these wines for you to enjoy.
As with all our producers, we will be donating part of the proceeds from sales to a non-profit close to our heart. For Domaine Duseigneur, we have chosen to donate to the Mustard Seed. Please check them out.
LA GOUTTE DUSEIGNEUR – CÔTES DU RHÔNE (RED) 2021
50% syrah 50% grenache
13.5% abv
this is wonderfully refreshing, with a fragrant nose of wild strawberries, and a thirst-quenching palate, and a superbly exuberant finish structured by silky tannins. great to bring to bbqs. serving temperature: 13 -14°c
grown in clay-limestone soils, on 30-year-old vines, with an average yield around 30hl/ha. 2 weeks of maceration in concrete tank. no oak ageing, ambient yeasts only. organic grapes, grown biodynamically; unfined.
sku: 832557 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, foil-wrapped cork
2018 CATARINA (CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE)
90% grenache 10% syrah
15.5% abv
catarina is a blend of three different soil types: round pebbles, sand and limestone. the three plots are located in colombis, bois de la ville and grand devès lieux-dits, near the village of châteauneuf-du-pape.
average yields 30hl/ha. the harvest is not destemmed, the juices are vinified using ambient yeasts for 4 to 5 weeks in cement tanks. the ageing is carried out in old french oak demi-muids during 12 months.
no oak ageing, ambient yeasts only. organic grapes, grown biodynamically; unfined, unfiltered.
an elegant wine, with notes of black raspberry, black cherry, pepper, and flowery incense-like aromas. medium-bodied, it’s delicious now and can cellar over the coming 7-8 years.
sku: 836967 |6 to a case | 750ml, foil-wrapped cork
LA GOUTTE DUSEIGNEUR – CÔTES DU RHÔNE (WHITE) 2021
33% bourboulenc 33% viognier 33% grenache blanc
13% abv
grown on 30-year-old vines, this jumps from the glass with a pleasant fragrant freshness with notes of white flowers, and a refreshing palate with aromas of apples and pears. great to bring to bbqs and sitting on the porch with friends! serving temperature: 7- 9°c.
average yields 30hl/ha. direct pressing. no oak ageing, ambient yeasts only. organic grapes, grown biodynamically; unfined.
sku: 832558 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, foil-wrapped cork
LA GOUTTE DUSEIGNEUR – CÔTES DU RHÔNE (ROSÉ) 2020
Syrah and Cinsault
13% abv
yields are around 30hl/ha. the harvest is partially destemmed and each grape variety is vinified separately in cement tanks. no oak aging, ambient yeasts only.
organic grapes, grown biodynamically; unfined.
fresh and intense, with pretty notes of redcurrants and wild strawberries, to enjoy in the hot summer sun.
sku: 832559 | 6 to a case | 750ml, foil-wrapped cork