Not the easiest domaine to find, even with a map, but well worth getting lost for. There are probably few more ambitious winemakers than Jérome Bressy in this part of the Rhône and he makes the most astonishing Rasteau.

His attention to detail in both the vineyard and the cellar is impressive. It will come as no great surprise to learn that yields here are incredibly low, which is achieved more through pruning than green harvesting. Jérome also picks incredibly late; not in an attempt to make over-baked wines but rather to ensure that his grapes are completely ripe. He also feels that, if anything, he gains acidity and freshness through this policy and at the very least terrific balance. For instance in 2003 he began picking at the end of September, a full month later than some, but he said that the cooler nights that arrived in the second half of the month injected the grapes with real zing and tasting the wine it is without doubt one of the least ‘hot’ 2003s we have tasted, with impressively svelte tannins.

Jérome has toned down his use of new oak massively since his early days and agrees that his wines are all the better for this change of direction, losing nothing in concentration and appeal but gaining in terroir and definition.

These are sensational wines, as is the sweet version, which is just the most delicious cheese or chocolate accompaniment you will find.