Domaine Darnaud
What began in 2001 as a modest 1.5-hectare venture in Crozes-Hermitage has blossomed into a 15-hectare estate spanning some of the Northern Rhône’s most revered appellations. From its early days, founder Emmanuel [Last Name] championed a parcel-by-parcel approach, meticulously vinifying each plot to capture the distinct character of sites across La Roche de Glun, Pont de l’Isère, and Mercurol. Hand-harvesting, partial destemming (since 2016), and patient élevage in barrels, demi-muids, and vats reflect his pursuit of balance and terroir transparency.
The domaine’s ambition grew with the 2010 addition of Saint-Joseph vines in Tournon’s sun-baked "Dardouille" lieu-dit, followed by a pivotal 2021 acquisition: 1.5 hectares of Hermitage’s legendary Bessards and Greffieux slopes from the esteemed Bernard Faurie.
Today, the estate crafts wines that marry power with finesse—each cuvée a testament to Emmanuel’s exacting standards and the Rhône’s granite-driven soul.
Style of wine
Region: Vallée du Rhône
Appellation: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage
Vineyard: 15 hectares
Varieties grown: Syrah, Marsanne
Agriculture: Organic
Each cuvée a testament to Emmanuel’s exacting standards and the Rhône’s granite-driven soul.
Emile Beyer . Meyer . Mélanie Pfister . Les Bertrand . Bonnet-Cotton . Louis-Claude Desvignes . Belle Grange . Fleur Ursuline . Berthaut-Gerbet . Athénais de Beru . Briday . Henri et Gilles Buisson . Burguet . Castagnier . Coillot . Duplessis . Forest . Garrey . Thierry Glantenay . Goisot . Godier . Armand Heitz . Hubert Lamy . Lejeune . Loichet . Mallard et Fils . Marchand-Grillot . Olivier Merlin . Chateau de Monthelie . Olivier Morin . Parigot . Luc et Lise Pavelot . Picq et Fils . Robert Denogent . Sainte-Barbe . Sarrazin et Fils . Serrigny . Violot-Guillemard . Joseph Voillot . Pierre Brocard . Doyard . Huré Frères . Sandrin . Leccia . Caves du Vieux Mont . Ganevat . Barthassade . Castelneau . Langlade . Famille Fabre . Mas du Novi . Mouscaillo . Domaine du Possible . Terrasse d'Elise . Vaisse . Martinette . Henri Milan . Ardoisières . Bonnard . Andre et Michel Quenard . Le Cédre . Clos Troteligotte . Bonnigal-Bodet . Chidaine . Croix Melier . Clos de la Frelonnerie . Giraudon . Huards . Michaud . Roger Neveu . Henry Pelle . Remoortere . Claude Riffault . Rocher des Violettes . Wilfrid Rousse . Vignes Saint Vincent . Philippe Alliet . Bois de Boursan . Henri Bonneau . Cecillon . Chatagnier . Coursodon . D'ourea . Darnaud . Duclaux . Durieu . Guillaume Gilles . Pilon. Raspail-Ay . Richaud . Santa-Duc . Stephan . Alaryk