The Producer
A discreet yet essential figure in the northern Rhône valley, Yves Gangloff settled in Ampuis in the early 1980s after a unique journey, blending music and craftsmanship. A passionate self-taught individual, he quickly built a reputation among wine enthusiasts thanks to a very personal vision of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Alongside his wife Mathilde, he developed a style that has become emblematic, sought after well beyond French borders, while remaining true to a deliberately confidential production.
The estate rests on superb plots located on the steep hillsides of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, worked with extreme care. The granitic soils, sometimes mixed with schist and loess, offer an expression of great finesse, enhanced by ideal exposures. The vines, mostly old, are cultivated in a spirit close to organic viticulture, without dogmatic claims but with a deep respect for life and natural balances.
Today, the Domaine Yves Gangloff is universally recognized for the purity, sensuality, and depth of its wines. The Côte-Rôtie stand out for their floral elegance, silky texture, and remarkable aging potential, while the Condrieu captivate with their aromatic intensity and controlled balance. Produced in very small quantities, the wines of the estate have become absolute references for lovers of great Rhône wines, combining emotion, precision, and authenticity.
The Cuvée
Made exclusively from Syrah grown on south/southeast facing schist and gneiss soils. The harvest is manual, followed by destemming and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The aging lasts 20 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new.
Tasting
The nose is intense and reveals ripe black fruits, violet, and sweet spices, highlighted by smoky and toasted notes. On the palate, the attack is silky, with beautiful tension and fine tannins. The elegant structure is accompanied by flavors of blackcurrant, pepper, and licorice. The finish is long, driven by a mineral freshness and a well-integrated woody touch.