François Dumas

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Nestled in Véranne, in the Pilat massif about twenty kilometres south of Condrieu, the Domaine François Dumas is the work of a passionate winemaker, trained in some of the finest estates in France before settling on his native land in 2010. Across just 4 hectares of fragmented vineyards, farmed organically, François Dumas crafts confidential cuvées of great sincerity, centred around Syrah, Viognier, Gamay, Marsanne and Roussanne. Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Vins de France complete a range that mirrors its creator: precise, taut, unadorned, and deeply rooted in the northern Rhône Valley.

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François Dumas La Vigne de Jean 2019
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François Dumas La Vigne de Jean 2019

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine François Dumas

The adventure of Domaine François Dumas begins in 2010, when the young François returned to settle in Véranne, his native village in the Pilat ligérien, some twenty kilometres from Condrieu. Before this return to his roots, he had forged exceptional experience with some of the greatest French winemakers: Jean-Louis Chave in Hermitage, Yves Cuilleron and François Villard in Condrieu, Jean-Louis Trapet in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, as well as Christophe Peyrus, Jérôme Pilon and other leading figures of the northern Rhône. This solid training gave him a clear vision of the wines he wished to produce: pure, taut wines, deeply connected to their terroir.

Starting from a few ares of family vines, supplemented by tenanted plots and by plantings from massale selections carried out with the renowned nurseryman Lilian Berillon, François Dumas has progressively built up his domaine. His first vintages are essentially classified as Vin de France, either because the plots lie outside AOC boundaries, or because the young vines are not yet eligible for appellation status. From 2013, his first AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu wines came into being and immediately confirmed the winemaker's talent, hailed by enthusiasts and critics alike as one of the finest rising signatures in the northern Rhône Valley. François works alone, dislikes delegating and has no current plans to expand his operation, faithful to his artisanal philosophy.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine François Dumas

The domaine today extends over approximately 4 hectares of highly fragmented vines, sometimes located up to 12 km from the cellar situated at the lieu-dit Le Bourbonnay, in Roisey. The plots form part of the mosaic of Pilat terroirs: granite soils typical of Saint-Joseph and Condrieu, resting on alluvial deposits of pebbles, silts and clays. A more singular plot, situated on an eroded granite plateau at over 350 metres above sea level, even hosts a mixed planting of diverse grape varieties (Marsanne, Roussanne, Chenin, Chardonnay, Riesling), a true living laboratory dear to the winemaker's heart.

The grape varieties marry the classic varieties of the appellation — Syrah for the reds and Viognier for the whites — with varieties less expected in the region: Gamay, Marsanne, Roussanne and a few rows of Chenin, Chardonnay and Riesling. The vineyard has been managed organically from the very beginning, but François Dumas deliberately refuses to display the AB logo on his labels, considering that it is for others to indicate the chemicals they use. He works his soils only once or twice a year, rarely mows the grass in order to preserve microbial life, and drastically limits yields (around 25 hl/ha). Harvesting is entirely manual, in 20 kg crates.

Vinifications of Domaine François Dumas

In the cellar, François Dumas applies a minimalist vinification, true to his philosophy of sincerity. Fermentations are conducted solely with indigenous yeasts and deliberately last a long time — between three and four weeks — to allow very gentle extraction and preserve the finesse of the fruit. No oenological inputs are added beyond a light sulphitation at bottling. Total SO2 levels remain particularly low, around 15 to 25 mg/l for the reds and 25 to 35 mg/l for the whites, placing the domaine very close to natural wine-making.

After racking, the reds are aged in old oak barrels, without any new wood, so as never to mask the purity of the fruit or the mineral structure of the Pilat. The whites, for their part, are aged in 400-litre barrels acquired in 2013, which gradually absorb the domaine's indigenous yeasts and the unique character of the wines with each passing vintage. Ageing periods are long (often around 18 to 24 months) so that the wines gain in depth and balance. The result is a recognisable signature: tension, freshness, discreet ageing, sincere fruit, at the crossroads of the northern Rhône and a certain Burgundian inspiration.

The cuvées of Domaine François Dumas

Saint-Joseph Rouge: the domaine's major AOC since 2013, this cuvée is crafted from 100% Syrah sourced from granite hillside plots in the Pilat. Vinified with a proportion of whole clusters and aged at length in old barrels, it captivates with its nose of dark fruits, violet, pepper and a smoky touch. The palate is mouth-watering and straight, with well-integrated spicy tannins and a taut finish, faithful to the great age-worthy Saint-Josephs.

Condrieu: a 100% Viognier sourced from very young vines planted by massale selection, this cuvée is the domaine's other flagship AOC. A pale golden colour, a frank and characterful nose of white peach, apricot and subtle exotic touches of mango, complemented by an anise-tinged freshness. The palate, fresh and dry, unfolds a beautiful aromatic richness and concludes on a taut, sapid finish, a reminder that this Condrieu is one of the most precise in the appellation.

La Vigne de Jean: the domaine's signature Vin de France cuvée, crafted from an original blend of Gamay and Syrah (typically 80% Gamay, 20% Syrah). The subtle nose interweaves the varietal aromas of both varieties: spices, tangy small red fruits, a light animal touch. The palate, balanced and easy-drinking, unfolds a generous mid-weight body and a complex retro-olfaction, extended by a long finish. A cuvée in homage to Jean, absolutely not to be missed.

La Vigne de Dom: the domaine's most confidential cuvée, produced in only a few hundred bottles. A white Vin de France of great originality, it blends Marsanne, Roussanne, Riesling, Chardonnay and Chenin, all co-fermented with indigenous yeasts and then aged for 24 months. Sourced from a unique mixed planting on a granite plateau at altitude, this cuvée reveals a nose of yellow fruits, pear and almond tart, doubled by a characteristic stony signature. A rare and baroque expression of the Pilat.

La Syrah: a 100% Syrah Vin de France cuvée, crafted from plots outside the AOC or from young vines in the process of classification. Deep purple colour, nose of spices, pepper, violet and blackcurrant, a mouth-watering palate of dark fruits with the fresh structure typical of the Pilat. An ideal entry point for discovering the winemaker's northern Syrah, at a very accessible price given the quality.

Le Gamay: a 100% Gamay Vin de France cuvée, a rare expression of this variety in the northern Rhône. Bright purple colour, nose of strawberry and blackberry, a fruity and fresh palate with no concession to dilution. A generous, pleasurable wine that serves as a reminder that Gamay can offer its best when cultivated with care on these granite terroirs.

La Rosée du Pilat: a Syrah rosé produced in confidential quantities, a perfect expression of the freshness of the Pilat. Vinified with the same care as the domaine's reds, it offers a genuine presence on the palate, with aromas of small red fruits and a generous finish, making it an ideal companion for a simple plate of tomatoes and mozzarella in the heart of summer.

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