As this domain on the hillsides of Ampuis has been in the family for seven generations, it was perfectly natural for Stéphane Ogier to take over from his father Michel. Having learned his craft in Burgundy, he has decided to produce single parcel wines to achieve the best expression of each terroir. He also strives constantly for elegance and finesse. Today, the vines are planted on 27 hectares of granite and shale soil and cultivated sustainably. Tillage, organic treatments, no yeast and a short maceration process are the watchwords.

Originating from a granitic terroir, the domain's Saint-Joseph comes from thirty-year-old Syrah which, during vinification, have been destemmed and macerated cold in stainless steel vats to preserve the freshness of their fruity notes. The wine has been aged for 18 months in barriques (10% new wood). Therefore, on tasting, the wine combines subtle mineral freshness, with fruity and peppery notes, while it is full-bodied and flavoursome on the palate. This cuvée can be enjoyed after ten years alongside roasted poultry for example.