Domaine François Merlin

Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph 2020

The vines, located at the northernmost tip of the Saint-Joseph appellation, are planted with Syrah on sandy soils at an altitude of 300 meters. This Saint-Joseph is a charming wine with an intense ruby color. The nose immediately reveals black cherry, raspberry and violet aromas, with a hint of spice on the finish. The mouthfeel is supple and greedy, with a strong fruitiness.

Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2019

3/5 (1 review)

A large-scale red, named after the Grand-Duc owls, discreet hosts of the small parcel. The wine is rich and aristocratic, with magnificent fruit enhanced by well-marked spices and well-mastered oak. The finish will be sublime after two or three years of cellaring.

Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Les Terroirs 2020

Condrieu "Terroirs" is made from grapes grown on four parcels planted with Viognier, the grape variety emblematic of the Condrieu terroir. It's a racy, lively and generous white wine, marked by a beautiful tension on the palate, with rich aromas of apricot and orange honey. Enjoy from aperitif to dessert.

Domaine François Merlin - Côte Rôtie 2020

4/5 (1 review)

"A wine of mineral fruit

Côte-Rôtie, the most famous cru of the Côtes-du-Rhône, is cultivated on two vertiginous hillsides. The narrow Roman terraces have been "roasting" the grapes since antiquity. The microclimate of Ampuis, a happy combination of southern sunshine and cool Burgundian humidity, produces an exceptional wine. François Merlin had long dreamed of this small parcel of atypical Côte Brune before he succeeded in adding it to the domaine. This Côte-Rôtie is a sensual wine that unfurls its delicate aromas in increments for a long, spectacular finish. A source of pride for the domaine!

Domaine François Merlin - Condrieu Jeanraude 2019

3/5 (2 reviews)

From the bluish granite plots adjacent to Château Grillet, Jeanraude delicately intoxicates us. Intense aromas of rose petal jam, white peach and even raspberry perfume this voluptuous, powerful Viognier. Flavors of honey and tangerine are unctuous and voluminous on the palate, and a freshness awakens the mid-palate to perfection. This substantial wine is already delicious and will keep until 2030.