Elisabeth and Marie-Laurence Saladin, the daughters of Louis and Annick Saladin, are now at the head of the estate that has been in the family for 21 generations, since 1422. Using organic methods, the 18 hectares are located on the terraces of Saint Marcel d'Ardèche.There, they tend Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Viognier, Clairette Rose, Clairette Blanche, Bourbenlec, Marsanne and Roussanne vines.
The hand harvested grapes and carefully sorted in the winery before they are vinified using natural yeasts. It results in wines that perfectly reflect the characteristics of the terroir. The red wines are matured in oak barrels and concrete vats, while the white and rosé wines are matured in stainless steel vats.

Haut-Brissan is an homage to the domain’s old, organic Grenache vines. One of Domaine Saladin’s historic parcels, it enjoys superb exposure at the top of the slopes and pebbly soil. Around 50 years old, the vines are cultivated without recourse to pesticides, herbicides or insecticides. The grapes are harvested by hand before a semi-carbonic maceration in whole bunches. They are lightly pressed and then vinified and matured in concrete vats.
The aim of all of these processes is to craft a wine that is flavourful and easy-drinking, carried by its fruit. It can be uncorked within ten years and will pair nicely with generous dishes like pumpkin gratin or roasted sweet potato with mushrooms.