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 that combined music and craftsmanship. A passionate self-taught winemaker, he quickly built a reputation among wine enthusiasts thanks to his 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 granite 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 wines stand out for their floral elegance, silky texture, and remarkable aging potential, while the Condrieu wines charm with their aromatic intensity and well-balanced structure. Produced in very small quantities, the wines from the estate have become absolute references for lovers of great Rhône wines, combining emotion, precision, and authenticity.
The Wine
The Saint-Joseph white from Domaine Yves Gangloff comes from old vines of Marsanne and Roussanne, cultivated on granite slopes with very controlled yields and a respectful approach to the soils. The vinification favors slow and moderate fermentations, partly on fine lees, in order to preserve freshness and aromatic purity. The aging takes place in oak barrels, mostly old, bringing roundness and complexity without masking the expression of the terroir.
Tasting
The Saint-Joseph white from Domaine Yves Gangloff captivates with a delicate and refined nose, blending white flowers, candied citrus, and subtle notes of white-fleshed fruits. The palate is both ample and airy, with a brilliant freshness, beautiful mineral tension, and an elegant texture that stretches long into the finish. With remarkable aging potential, it can evolve gracefully over 10 to 15 years, gaining complexity and depth over time.