This vineyard was created in the XVI century by the Marquis de Causans. He gave the name Saint Jacques to this Domaine in remembrance of his son who had the same name as the apostle. Certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.

Tasting Notes:

Domaine Saint Jacques Côtes du Rhône displays an intense red colour with purple glints.

The nose is powerful with dominant red fruits notes including raspberry, strawberry and spicy notes as liquorice and garrigue.

The mouth exhibits a balance in mouth with ripe fruit, freshness and roundness.

Tannins are well-matured and smooth.

Grape Varieties:

65% Grenache
15% Syrah
15% Carignan
5% Mourvèdre

Winemaking:

Destalking, 3 to 4 weeks fermentation, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28° to 30 °C.

The wines is vinified and matures in concrete, in order to show the purest expression of the fruit and terroir.

Ageing:

6 months in concrete tanks to soften the tannins.

Terroir:

Clay and limestone. The Vineyard is located in Jonquières, just meters away from vineyards of AOP CDR Villages Plan de Dieu.

Awards:

Gold medal Macon