The Coursodon Estate, passed down from father to son
Five generations of winemakers
THEDomaine CoursodonThe estate was founded in the 19th century by Jean-Auguste and his son Augustin, who gave their name to the property. To promote their wines, Antonin frequented the already renowned wine fairs of the time. Gustave, Antonin's son, took over in the 1950s. Initially, he continued the method established by his father and grandfather, sending the wines by the barrel to Parisian cafés. However, he quickly changed strategy and began bottling and selling the wines directly at the estate. In the 1970s, Pierre, Gustave's son, joined the family business. He began planting and cultivating previously neglected land, favoring more easily worked plots. From then on, Domaine Coursodon wines improved in quality and acquired a distinctive character that would become their hallmark. Finally,Jerome, son of Pierre, completed the family line in 1998, proudly representing the5th generationTo achieve this, he will not only continue the work undertaken by his elders, but also work tirelessly to produceelegant winesIndeed, today we are talking about vintages that are virtually flawless, which is a true guarantee of quality for Domaine Coursodon.
The typical grape varieties of the Saint-Joseph appellation
The benefits of sustainable viticulture at Domaine Coursodon
THEDomaine Coursodonis located in the heart of the appellationSaint Josephin theRhône ValleyMore specifically, the vineyard extends across the areas of Mauves, Saint-Paul-de-Muzol, Tourno, and Glun. The vineyard area now covers...17 hectaresOf these, 3 are planted with white grape varieties and 14 with red. Syrah is the sole grape variety used for the red wines produced by Domaine Coursodon. The white wines feature a more diverse range of grape varieties. Marsanne accounts for 45% of the white grape plots, Roussanne 30%, and Viognier 25%.
The vineyard is managed according to the principle oforganic farmingThis is evident in the fact that the harvest is done entirely by hand, and natural fertilizers are used. Regardless of the season, the vines require constant care to ensure their healthy development. In winter, they are pruned into a goblet shape, and in spring, they are budded to retain only the most promising shoots. The vines are then trellised, their leaves removed, and the grapes are harvested green. Therefore, every effort is made to achieve a perfect balance in the grapes and ideal ripeness. All this work results in the production of exceptionally high-quality wines, a fact confirmed by all connoisseurs of fine wines.
The meticulous expertise of Domaine Coursodon
High-quality wines suitable for aging.
The meticulous care given to the vines doesn't end there, of course; it continues during the harvest and even afterward. The harvest is done entirely by hand to select only the best bunches and uphold the philosophy of...Domaine Coursodonwhich promotes the mostmeticulousThe grapes are then transported in small crates to the winery to prevent damage. The processing then logically differs between the white and red grape varieties. For white wines, whole-cluster pressing is carried out. Vinification is adapted to each terroir. This allows the winemaker to obtain the best that the terroir has to offer, with the finest structure and aromatic richness of the grape varieties. As for the red wines, there is no distinction to be made since only one grape variety, Syrah, is cultivated by Domaine Coursodon.
Each vintage, you'll find around ten different wines, divided between white and red, to the delight of wine lovers. The wines from this family vineyard can be aged for several years before being enjoyed. This allows them to fully express their potential.know-howand the precision that the winemakers have put into their work. You will then have the pleasure of tasting wines that are very different from each other, presenting everything from beautiful bitterness to a shimmering velvety texture or a very rich aromatic palette.
