Dauvergne Ranvier - Saint Joseph Les Racines du Ciel 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier are part of a new generation of young Rhône Valley négociants. Deeply involved in the production of their wines, they work with their winemaker friends throughout the year, preserving the expressions of their terroirs. The style is structured without excess, with perfect aromatic definition. The duo continues to evolve, and the range extends from Hermitage in the north to Luberon in the south, via Côte-Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Costières-de-Nîmes, with now even partnerships as far afield as Roussillon! And recently, the adventure has been extended to the Bordeaux region.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

This dark purple cuvée promises to be serious. The nose confirms this impression of richness: blackcurrant, licorice and notes of vanilla and mocha make up a complex bouquet. The palate is full-bodied, very dense, marked by concentrated fruit (blueberry, blackberry) which nevertheless brings a lovely freshness, and is endowed with tannins that are still a little clinging. A youthful sin due to recent barrel ageing, which should soon be forgotten. A Saint Joseph with a strong character.

About the domain :

Founded in 2004 by François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier, wine professionals who decided to create their own cuvées after working for others, this trading house has asserted itself year after year through quality wines made from parcel selections. In 2013, the two partners took over Dom. des Muretins (tavel and lirac) and in 2014 developed a range of Bordeaux wines in collaboration with Patrice Hateau.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate