Family estate
From father to son since the 16th century
On the right bank of theRhône, THEDomaine Courbisis the southernmost vineyard of thename
Saint JosephOperated from father to son since the 16th century, it is now, and has been since the 1990s, run by the two brothersLaurent and Dominique Courbiswho are at the helm of this estate. Complementary in their approach, they both share the goal of ensuring the long-term viability of the property and producing high-quality wines. Determined and revolutionary in their methods, they dedicate all their efforts to the success of thisfamily estateThey also brought modern techniques to viticulture and winemaking.
The vineyard
In the Northern Rhône Valley
Located in Châteaubourg, south of the appellationSaint JosephThe Courbis brothers own superb hillside plots.Domaine Courbisbecame known for his original, piecemeal work. On35 hectaresof vines and although they respect the centuries-old heritage, they are making sure to diversify production and expand into newAOC and IGP.
Dominique and Laurent Courbisnow produce inAOC Saint-Péray and Crozes-Hermitage, as well as inArdèche and Rhône Hills PGIFurthermore, they produce0.7 Ha of Marsannein plots located at an altitude of 250 meters. In total, the wine collectionCourbisis distinguished by 14 cuvées divided into three distinct ranges. There are varietal cuvées, the “Domain"as well as single-vineyard wines. We findfive Saint-Joseph AOCsin white and red, including three single-vineyard wines, as well as three single-vineyard Cornas. There is also aSaint-Péray, a Crozes-Hermitageas well asfour PGIs(Rhône hills and Ardèche wine region).
The cellar
To perfect the quality of the wines
Surrounded by the estate's vineyards, the cellar is rooted in the landscape. It was built atwenty yearsusing gravity to perfect thequalitywines produced.The grape harvest is done manually.and in small crates to minimize compaction. Furthermore, 100% destemming is carried out, and maceration takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel tanks. Finally, aging occurs in new barrels, up to four years old.
Since the 16th century, tradition has been upheld in the cultivation of the vine. This is why the grape harvest is done by hand, and horses are used for plowing when the slopes allow. It is the exacting standards, the love for the land, and the dedication of these two brothers that allow this tradition to continue today and produce renowned wines.
