Domaine des Pierres Sèches, Sylvain Gauthier Saint Joseph

Name: Domaine des Pierres Sèches, Sylvain Gauthier Saint Joseph
Brand: Domaine des Pierres Sèches
SKU: 17843
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Domaine des Pierres Sèches, Sylvain Gauthier Saint Joseph

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Producer Domaine des Pierres Sèches

Country France

Region Roussillon

ABV 13%

Tasting Notes

Blackberry, Violet, Black Pepper and Olive

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Biodynamic Fine Wine France Medium Bodied Minimal Intervention North Rhone Organic Red Wine Saint-Joseph Syrah Vegan

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More About Domaine des Pierres Sèches, Sylvain Gauthier Saint Joseph

Fresh and vibrant, this Saint-Joseph leaps from the glass. Sylvain Gauthier takes a Burgundian approach in his winery, using small 228-litre barrels. His Syrah shines with opulent, expressive flavors of red and black cherries, cracked black pepper, and cloves, all intertwined with herbal garrigue and a smoky undertone. A true delight, it shows brilliantly in its youth.

Sylvain Gauthier is a rising star in Saint-Joseph. Originally from the Moselle region, where his father had an organic vineyard, Sylvain moved to the Rhône to work at Domaine du Tunnel in Cornas and Chapoutier. In 2007, he discovered vineyards around Cheminas on steep granite slopes and terraces. Gradually, he expanded his domaine, which now spans 10 hectares—7 in the Saint-Joseph appellation and 3 in the higher-altitude Vin de Pays. In 2020, he built a new cellar high up in the hills above Ozon, allowing for even greater precision in his winemaking.

The wine is made from 100% Syrah grown on granite terroir from steep-sided terraces. The vines range in age, from young to over 50 years old, and are farmed using organic practices, with certification pending. Grapes are hand-harvested, transported in 20kg boxes, and sorted before partial destemming. Fermentation lasts three weeks in stainless steel with native yeasts. The wine is then aged for 12 months in 228-litre barrels.

Meet the Producer, Domaine des Pierres Sèches

Domaine des Pierres Sèches

Style: Winery

Roussillon remains one of France’s most underrated wine regions, quietly producing huge characterful wines while the rest of the wine world gets distracted arguing about Burgundy prices. Domaine des Pierres Sèches captures the best side of the region beautifully.

Based in the rugged dry hills of southern France near the Mediterranean, the domaine works with old vines and classic southern varieties like Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, producing wines packed with dark fruit, herbs, spice and sun-soaked warmth. The name literally means “dry stones”, which feels extremely appropriate once you see the rocky landscape involved.

The reds carry loads of blackberries, liquorice, wild herbs and earthy savoury depth, often with a slightly wild rustic edge that makes them feel much more interesting than heavily polished international-style reds. There’s generosity for sure, but also freshness and structure underneath.

What makes Domaine des Pierres Sèches especially enjoyable is that the wines still feel deeply tied to the landscape. You can almost taste the heat, dry soils and Mediterranean scrub running through them.

Southern French wine is at its best when it feels relaxed, generous and built for food rather than trophies. Domaine des Pierres Sèches absolutely gets that.