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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

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine François Dumas

The adventure of Domaine François Dumas began in 2010, when the young François returned to settle in Véranne, his home village in the Pilat ligérien, some twenty kilometres from Condrieu. Before this return to his roots, he had forged exceptional experience alongside 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 key figures of the northern Rhône. This solid training gave him a clear vision of the wines he wished to produce: pure, taut wines, profoundly linked to their terroir.

Starting from a few ares of family vines, supplemented by leased plots and by plantings using massal selection carried out with the renowned nurseryman Lilian Berillon, François Dumas has progressively expanded his estate. His first vintages are essentially classified as Vin de France, either because the plots fall outside the AOC boundaries, or because the young vines are not yet eligible for appellation status. From 2013 onwards, his first AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu wines came to life and immediately confirmed the winemaker's talent, hailed by enthusiasts and critics alike as one of the most promising emerging signatures in the northern Rhône Valley. François works alone, does not like to delegate, and has no current plans to expand his operation, faithful to his artisanal philosophy.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine François Dumas

The estate today extends over approximately 4 hectares of highly fragmented vineyards, sometimes located as far as 12 km from the cellar situated at the lieu-dit Le Bourbonnay, in Roisey. The plots form part of the mosaic of terroirs in the Pilat: granite soils typical of Saint-Joseph and Condrieu, resting on alluvial deposits of pebbles, silts and clays. One particularly notable plot, situated on an eroded granite plateau at over 350 metres of altitude, is home to a field blend of varied grape varieties (Marsanne, Roussanne, Chenin, Chardonnay, Riesling), a true living laboratory dear to the winemaker's heart.

The grape varieties marry the appellation's classics — Syrah for the reds and Viognier for the whites — with more unexpected varieties for the region: Gamay, Marsanne, Roussanne and a few rows of Chenin, Chardonnay and Riesling. The vineyards have been farmed organically since their inception, but François Dumas deliberately refuses to display the AB organic logo on his labels, taking the view that it is up to 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.

Winemaking at Domaine François Dumas

In the cellar, François Dumas applies a minimalist winemaking approach, true to his philosophy of sincerity. Fermentations are conducted exclusively with indigenous yeasts and are intentionally long — lasting between three and four weeks — to allow for very gentle extraction and to preserve the finesse of the fruit. No oenological inputs are added beyond a light sulfitation at bottling. Total SO2 levels remain particularly low, around 15 to 25 mg/l for reds and 25 to 35 mg/l for whites, placing the estate in an approach very close to natural wine.

After racking, the reds are aged in old oak barrels, without any new wood, so as never to mask the purity of the fruit and the mineral structure of the Pilat. The whites, for their part, are aged in 400-litre barrels acquired in 2013, which absorb, vintage after vintage, the indigenous yeasts of the estate and the unique character of its wines. The 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 estate's major AOC since 2013, this cuvée is produced from 100% Syrah sourced from granite hillside plots in the Pilat. Vinified with a proportion of whole clusters and aged for an extended period in old barrels, it seduces with its nose of dark fruits, violet, pepper and a smoky touch. The palate is salivating 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 using massal selection, this cuvée is the estate's other flagship AOC. A pale golden-yellow robe, a frank and distinctive nose of white peach, apricot and subtle exotic touches of mango, complemented by an anised freshness. The palate, fresh and dry, unfolds a beautiful aromatic richness and concludes with a taut, sapid finish, a reminder that this Condrieu is among the most precise of the appellation.

La Vigne de Jean: the estate's signature cuvée in Vin de France, produced from an original blend of Gamay and Syrah (typically 80% Gamay, 20% Syrah). The subtle nose mingles the varietal aromas of both grape varieties: spices, small acidulated red fruits and a light animal touch. The palate, balanced and easy-drinking, unfolds a medium-bodied, gourmand character and a complex retro-olfaction, prolonged by a long finish. A cuvée in homage to Jean, not to be missed.

La Vigne de Dom: the estate'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 field blend 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, produced from plots outside the AOC or from young vines in the process of classification. Deep purple robe, nose of spices, pepper, violet and blackcurrant, a salivating 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 grape variety in the northern Rhône. Brilliant purple robe, nose of strawberry and blackberry, a fruity and fresh palate with no concession to dilution. A wine of gourmand pleasure that reminds us that Gamay can offer its very best when cultivated with care on these granite terroirs.

La Rosée du Pilat: a Syrah rosé produced in a confidential quantity, a perfect expression of the freshness of the Pilat. Vinified with the same care as the estate's reds, it offers a genuine presence on the palate, with aromas of small red fruits and a gourmand finish, and pairs ideally with a simple plate of tomatoes and mozzarella at the height of summer.

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