Domaine Duclaux

 

Region: Rhône, Northern

 

Place: Tupin et Semons - Côte Rôtie

The Duclaux family moved to Tunin et Semons from the Ardèche in 1928 and started out as mixed fruit, vine and vegetable growers.  Edmond started to bottle some of his wine in 1976 and by 1979 was bottling it all.  The estate is now in the enthusiastic hands of brothers David and Benjamin. 

The family now has 5.5 ha of vines situated in Tupin et Semons and in the southern sector of Côte-Rôtie. The two largest plots are on Coteaux de Tupin and Maison Rouge both comprising decomposite granite. There are also plots on Tupin, le Collet, Coteau de Bassenon and Pimotin.  It is estimated that the vines are, on average, 30 years old.

David and Benjamin have a reputation for extraordinary detail in their wine making.  The result is reflected in the quality of their wines.

The wines also reflect their southern Côte-Rôtie origins - masses of fruit, finesse and floral tones.