Organic. 100% Syrah. Sourced from a single vineyard in the appellation called Sauman, owned by a good friend of Aurelien’s, with whom he swaps Condrieu fruit for fruit from this site. .23ha planted in the 1990s. 00% destemmed. Natural yeast fermentation in fiberglass tanks, three pumpovers per day. 12-15 months in barrel (⅓ new).

Organic. 100% Syrah. This single-vineyard wine was planted in 2007, and while Aurélien considers it to be one of his best terroirs, it was never classified AOC Saint-Joseph because the owner had not originally planted vines there, and was unable to request the appellation later. Aurélien does not know the official name of the parcel, but has nicknamed it Le Crêt Louison, in honor of the granddaughter of the owner who rents him the vineyard.

Organic. 100% Syrah. Sourced from three parcels in above the village of Ampuis in the Cote Brune- Brocarde, Bonniviere, and Cote Rosier. Together they make only 0.2 ha. Schist soils with very steep slopes. 100% Destemmed, natural yeast fermentation in fiberglass tanks, 3 pump overs per day, then maceration a chaud (30-32ºC). Malo in barrel and aged in both new and used barriques. Annual production: approx 85 cs

Organic. 60% Marsanne, 40% Roussanne. Sourced from two different parcels: the Marsanne from one vineyard in Ardoix, the Roussanne from another in Limony. Both parcels were planted in the 1990s; Low temperature press, settling, and fermentation. Natural yeast fermentation in barrel. 8-10 months aging in the same wood.

Organic. 100% Syrah. Assembly of several parcels within 4 towns: Ardoix, Charnas, and Malleval Limony. They are located on granitic soils, facing south/southeast. Winemaking: Hand harvested, total de-stemming, native yeast fermentation, with daily pumpovers for 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Elevage: 12 months in used barrels (1 to 5 year old). 700 cs produced.

Organic. 100% Syrah. A ‘Sybarite’ is a someone who is self-indulgent in their search for sensuous luxury. Chatagnier’s Sybarite is a blend of Syrah from 4 communes: Ardoix, Charnas, Malleval, and Limony, all hailing from granite soils and south-southeastern exposure. 3.5ha, all in Saint-Joseph, planted in the 1990s. The top wine at Chatagnier’s domaine.

Organic. 100% Syrah. From a parcel called Les Mortars situated in the commune of Charnas with south-south west exposition. 0.9 ha. 30 year old vines. Granite soils. Hand harvested, destemmed, 3 pump overs per day. Native yeast fermentation. Malolactic fermentation and 6 month elevage in 5-6 year old barrels. Bottled unfiltered. Approx annual production: 500 cs produced.

Organic. 60% Gamay 40% Syrah. Vines planted in the 1990s, from a .42ha single vineyard called ‘Les Rotisses.’ Planted on granitic plains at 350msl. Between 4 to 5 weeks of semi-carbonic maceration before pressing. Natural yeasts added; nine months in tank.