Domaine François Dumas Saint Joseph 2013 Northern Rhône, France

About the winemaker

François Dumas created his domain in 2010. His cellar is located in Véranne, a small commune in the Loire department, 19 km south-west from Condrieu. The domain is planted with Viognier, Syrah and Gamay. François grew up in a restaurant. His father was working the land but François wanted to become a physical education teacher. Instead he became a winemaker. From the beginning François has been working organically. He vinifies with 60-80% whole bunch and very little sulphur is added. Indigenous yeasts are ‘de rigueur’. François produces wonderful red and white wines within the St Joseph and the Condrieu appellations.