The Domaine Martin Texier, located in the Côtes du Rhône region, is renowned for its natural wines, showcasing the pure character of the grape and terroir. The estate spans 5 hectares of Syrah and Roussanne on the left bank at Brézème, and 5.5 hectares of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, and Roussanne on the right bank in St-Julien-en-St-Alban, Ardèche.

Since the beginning, the vineyards have been farmed organically, with careful attention to the soils, using green manure and preserving massal selections of old vines planted in the 1940s. All wines are crafted using wild yeasts and undergo fermentations without additives, with a focus on short macerations and whole-cluster fermentation or destemming, depending on the grape variety.

The estate produces a range of six wines, each vinified with care to express the purity of the fruit and terroir. The Syrah from Brézème is aged in large oak vats and demi-muids to create complex, age-worthy wines, while lighter wines such as Le Preyna are bottled without filtration in the spring.

Domain Characteristics:

• Region: Rhône Valley
• Sub-region: Brézème and St-Julien-en-St-Alban
• Owner: Martin Texier
• Vineyard Area: 10.5 hectares
• Grapes: Syrah, Roussanne, Cinsault, Grenache, Clairette
• Farming: Organic
• Winemaking: Wild yeasts, no additives, short macerations