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The Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet was created in 1993 by Hervé Souhaut. His holdings on the acidic granite soils of the northern Rhône and the southern Ardèche are a mixture of new and ancient vines — from 50 to100 years old. Hervé’s holdings are minuscule, only five hectares and he employs only organic viticulture and natural winemaking techniques. This domaine is one of the most respected producers of wine in the area.
“Herve and his wife converted the cellars of her parents’ centuries-old hunting lodge into the winery and now draw on four parcels of vines totaling 8.5 acres in St.-Joseph, as well as 20 additional acres of Vin de Pays vineyards on the plateau, planted primarily to Gamay, Roussanne and Viognier. The AOC wines are labeled under Souhaut’s name, while the Vin de Pays cuvées are named Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet, in homage to the name of her parents’ estate combined with Béatrice’s family name.
“The domaine was created in 1993, growing steadily from there to total about 3,750 cases annually today – all sold quickly by reservation and they don’t intend to grow much past that.
“The methods of Jules Chauvet are followed here, which is to say grapes are hand-harvested and then the whole bunches undergo a pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature. Fermentation follows using natural yeasts in wooden and concrete tanks – the wine is then aged on fine lees in seasoned oak casks for eight to twelve months. Following that there is just a teeny dose of sulfur at bottling, which is done without filtration.
“Hervé Souhaut is one of a kind, and these 2019 wines are all superb, displaying the freshness, vitality and perfumed exuberance that you have come to expect. Stylistically these 2019 wines are on the elegant end of the spectrum, they are quite something.” Andrew Guard, Importer.
“Recently a new wine came into play due to inheritance, a super parcel of red Saint-Joseph in the lieu-dit Des Cessieux. This joins the established and iconic Saint-Joseph Sainte Épine (from vines over 100 years old) and together they are the jewels in the crown at this estate. Both are wines of contemplation and inspiration displaying Syrah’s nobility and virility alongside myriad exquisite fragrances and the superfine texture that are the hand of the maker. These are very rare indeed and repay careful cellaring handsomely.” Andrew Guard
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