Domaine Yves Cuilleron Staint Joseph Le Lombard

This top-notch wine is, of course, made from the Marsanne grape, a challenging variety, but leave that to Yves Cuilleron. What a gem this is, full-bodied and powerful with so many nuances, unbelievable. Its long history makes it all the more compelling, as the winery has been operating since 1920. A true wine lover, Yves Cuilleron had only one dream: to produce the finest wines in the beloved Rhône wine region. He started with no winemaking knowledge, but soon the entire wine world knew he had a gift for the ages. He crafted wines with passion and respect for nature, and we can still taste that so many years later. In 1987, a family member took over and invested heavily in modern techniques without losing sight of the old traditions.

The old Staint Joseph Le Lombard vineyard of Cuilleron

This Staint Joseph Le Lombard, as mentioned, is made from the Marsanne grape, a grape typically found only in the Rhône. It's not easily cultivated and grown, but thanks to Yves Cuilleron's dedication, it thrives. The vines are located on the hillside of Verlieu. The name of the cuvée refers to the hamlet "Bois Lombard" above the vineyards. The terroir is perfect, facing east-southeast, allowing it to be exposed to the wind. After being harvested by hand, this Staint Joseph Le Lombard is aged for a full eight months in oak barrels. This, combined with the aging on the lees, makes for a truly fantastic wine. Production is small, with only 11,000 bottles produced annually.

What does the Cuilleron Stained Joseph Le Lombard taste like?

This Stained Joseph Le Lombard Domaine Yves Cuilleron is simply delicious. Its aroma is powerful, with notes of nuts, honey, and apricot. The taste is full and intense, with notes of yellow plums and vanilla, nuts, and apricots—pure and clean. It has a powerful palate, even a touch of plumpness, but also minerals and acidity, depth, and intensity—delightfully broad and complex.