Domaine Clusel-Roch's farming heritage goes back decades, before Rhône crus even became a force in the wine world, but until the 1980s it did not produce the renowned Côte-Rôtie wines that it produces today. Gilbert Clusel arrived at the domaine after completing his studies and worked tirelessly, clearing and revitalising the old abandoned vines. In the 1990s saw the domaine transform. Massal Selection (replanting new vineyards with cuttings from exceptional old vines), the omission of chemical products and the construction of a new winery all contributed to the domain's transformation. Gilbert and Brigitte then obtained organic certification in 2002, an impressive feat at a time when not much Côte-Rôtie was organic: the steep slopes in this area make it difficult to cultivate the vineyards organically. Today, Gilbert and Brigitte's son Guillaume is more or less responsible for the running of the domaine. After Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, he introduced a third appellation to the domaine's portfolio, the AOC Coteaux du Lyonnais

The history of Maison Clusel Roch dates back to 1935 when Baptiste Clusel planted his parcels with the Syrah varietal. However, it was not until 1969 that the first vintage was produced – bottled by Baptiste’s son René. The property now extends to 20 hectares. The terroir is located in the parishes of Chavannay and Millery, on south-east facing granite. The vines are hand-harvested.
Made from thirty-year-old vines farmed as with the least intervention possible, this Vin de France is a Syrah planted on an area of 0.8 hectares. The grapes are gravity fed into vats and are partially destemmed (one third destemming per bunch). Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts. The extraction is done gently on a low temperature. The aging lasts one year in barrels.
This cuvée is generous and well-balanced, fruity and spicy. Drink it now or after 4-5 years of aging. Serve it at 15 ° C. Serve it with cold meats, grilled pork or beef tenderloin.