Domaine Alain Voge

A story

for several generations

In 1905, Alain Voge's great-grandfather, Henri, settled on the right bank of the Garonne. His grandfather and then his father took over the business, developing the agricultural activities of fruit merchants and winegrowers. Alain began working with his father in 1961. Four years later, his father died prematurely. With his mother's help, Alain then took over the farm and the vineyards. Following a dispute with a wine merchant, he developed bottled wine sales, which proved to be a great success. A committed winemaker, he champions theCornas vineyardagainst urbanization and the revision of this appellation. His strong convictions and human values ​​have thus forged in him a defender of heritage. Rich in the renown of his wines and his heritage,Alain Vogeconsolidated its image as a flagship estate of the appellationCornasAndSaint-Péray.

Cornas and Saint-Péray

vineyards sculpted by the Rhône

Near Valence,Cornasis the latest name innorthern redfrom the right bank of the Rhône, followed by the Saint-Péray appellation. The river has sculpted the morphology of these vineyards with steep slopes. On these slopes are planted the south-facing vines, which grow in predominantly granite soils. This perfect harmony between climate and soil is reflected in the wines ofAlain Voge: THECornassituated on granite soil, they have a stone body and theSaint-Pérayare sharpened with a delicious mineral flavor.
Albéric Mazoyer, director of the estate since 2004, andLaurent MartinThe head of viticulture are strongly committed to a close-to-nature approach to viticulture. Therefore, the estate is beginning a conversion toOrganic Farmingin 2006 within the vineyard ofSaint-Péray.In 2016, the entire vineyard was certified inorganic and biodynamic farming.

From the vine to the cellar

a land, men

The heart of the winemaker's craft, according to Alain Voge, lies in considering the soil, the climate, and also observing the surrounding vegetation. Each grape variety brings its own specific characteristics: theMarsanneis invariably associated with acacia honey, almonds, and white flowers; theSyrahAs for it, it brings aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, licorice, and spices. The botanical fragrances of nature enhance the signature vintages.Alain VogeThe goal in the cellar is to preserve the natural richness provided by nature. Thus, winemaking consists solely of revealing the wines. A constant questioning has always been part of the estate's life, in order to continually draw the very best from nature.