Domaine Bastien Jolivet

Located in the historic heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, this small family-owned estate—which has been in existence for several generations—has taken a new direction since 2014. At that time, after several years of training in France and abroad—notably under Stéphane Montez—Bastien decided to return to the estate and go into business with his father. They then stopped selling their grapes and began making their own wine. Today, the 8-hectare vineyard is planted on south/southeast-facing slopes, primarily with red and white Saint-Joseph varieties. These granite-rich terroirs, planted with staked vines and cultivated mostly by hand using a hoe, are ideal for the Syrah grape to thrive. With this new vision brought by Bastien, the estate showcases its dedication and commitment through wines that quickly garnered attention. Indeed, from the very beginning, Bastien demonstrated precision and a rich, full-bodied character in his wines. Together, they strive to produce wines that are as balanced as possible and believe that the work in the vineyard is the key to achieving this. Cellar work serves to complement the grapes; winemaking follows traditional methods in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to manage extractions. Aging and malolactic fermentation take place in barrels. These are great wines in the making.