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Domaine des Amadieu
Domaine des Amadieu in Cairanne: organic, biodynamic Cairanne and Rasteau, direct from the estate...
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Domaine des Amadieu: organic, biodynamics and the terroir of Cairanne
Domaine des Amadieu
An estate in Cairanne (Rhone Valley), founded in 1992, taken over in 2007 by Corine and Yves Jean Houser. Organic since 2013, biodynamic (DEMETER) since 2014. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre across Cairanne and Rasteau.
Located in Cairanne, in the heart of the Rhone Valley, between the Rhone and Mont Ventoux, Domaine des Amadieu takes its name from an authentic 19th-century house once inhabited by the Amadieu family. In 2007, Corine and Yves Jean Houser, passionate agricultural engineers, took over this 7-hectare property to unite winegrowing traditions with modern, sustainable viticulture.
A story between tradition and renewal
Founded in 1992, the estate was taken over in 2007 by Corine and Yves Jean Houser, agricultural engineers, with a clear ambition: to unite winegrowing traditions with sustainable viticulture. Since 2018, the vineyard has extended over the neighbouring village of Rasteau, strengthening the diversity and richness of the terroirs.
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A strong commitment to organic and biodynamics
As early as 2013, Domaine des Amadieu obtained organic certification for all its wines. A further step was taken in 2014 with recognition in biodynamics (DEMETER label), confirming a philosophy founded on respect for natural cycles and biodiversity. The moon and the constellations guide the work in the vineyard and the cellar, following the estate's motto: do well at the right moment.
To enrich biodiversity, the estate plants fruit trees (almond, plum, quince), maintains natural grass cover around the plots and installs nest boxes for tits and shelters for bats. These actions complement meticulous soil work and reasoned management of yields, for grapes concentrated in aromas and tannins.
Hand-harvesting and biodynamic winemaking
Entirely hand-harvested and sorted grapes, traditional winemaking with punch-downs and pump-overs; in line with the DEMETER specifications, fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, with no oenological input. Ageing adapts to each cuvee: stainless-steel vats for freshness, demi-muids for elegance, amphorae for the purity of the fruit, with bottling at the estate.
An exceptional terroir in Cairanne and Rasteau
Enjoying a sunny, dry Mediterranean climate paced by the mistral, the vines flourish on different terroirs: garrigues, stony terraces, slopes of the Aygues and sunny banks of Rasteau. The vineyard is made up of Grenache (including old vines of more than 50 years), Syrah and Mourvedre, with plots of Carignan and Cinsault and a few ares of white grapes: Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier.
The cuvees of Domaine des Amadieu
The estate handles the entire production cycle, from vine to bottle, and showcases its terroirs through distinctive cuvees. Here are the wines to discover direct from the estate.
Cairanne Cuvée Garrigues Rouge
AOC Cairanne red - also in magnum
The estate's signature cuvee, born of the Cairanne garrigues: a generous, fragrant red, organic and biodynamic, also available in magnum.
Cairanne Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Rouge
AOC Cairanne red - old-vine Grenache
From old Grenache vines of more than 50 years: concentration, depth and a fine length, in the purest Cairanne style.
Rasteau Cuvée La Copado Rouge
AOC Rasteau red
On the sunny terraces of Rasteau, a dense, solar red, warm and structured, marked by Grenache and Syrah.
Cairanne Haut de Beauregard Rouge et Blanc
AOC Cairanne - great cuvees aged in oak
The estate's great cuvees, aged in oak barrels: a racy, deep red and an ample white, between finesse and elegance.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge et Rosé
AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
Fruity, aromatic cuvees, generous and accessible: a convivial red and a fresh rose, ideal for the everyday table.
Cairanne and Rasteau, organic and biodynamic, direct from the estate
Why choose the Domaine des Amadieu wines?
Certified organic and biodynamic. Organic farming since 2013 and DEMETER biodynamics since 2014, for fine, elegant and fresh wines.
The great terroirs of Cairanne and Rasteau. Garrigues, stony terraces and sunny banks, with old Grenache vines of more than 50 years.
Distinctive, named cuvees. Cairanne Garrigues, Vieilles Vignes, Rasteau La Copado, Haut de Beauregard red and white, Cotes du Rhone Villages red and rose.
From vine to glass, all at the estate. Hand-harvesting, indigenous yeasts, ageing in steel, demi-muids or amphorae, bottling at the estate.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine des Amadieu
Where is Domaine des Amadieu located?
In Cairanne, in the heart of the Rhone Valley, between the Rhone and Mont Ventoux. Since 2018, the vineyard also extends over the neighbouring village of Rasteau, strengthening the diversity of the terroirs.
What is the history of the estate?
Founded in 1992, the estate takes its name from a 19th-century house once inhabited by the Amadieu family. In 2007, Corine and Yves Jean Houser, agricultural engineers, took over this 7-hectare property to unite winegrowing traditions with modern, sustainable viticulture.
Is the estate organic and biodynamic?
Yes: certified organic since 2013 for all its wines, and recognised in biodynamics (DEMETER label) since 2014. The moon and the constellations guide the work, following the estate's motto: do well at the right moment.
Which grapes make up the vineyard?
Grenache (including old vines of more than 50 years), Syrah and Mourvedre, with plots of Carignan and Cinsault, and a few ares of white grapes: Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier.
What are the cuvees of Domaine des Amadieu?
The flagship cuvees are Cairanne Cuvee Garrigues (also in magnum), Cairanne Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, Rasteau Cuvee La Copado, and the great cuvees Cairanne Haut de Beauregard (red and white, oak-aged); to these are added Cotes du Rhone Villages red and rose.
What is the Cuvee Vieilles Vignes?
A Cairanne red cuvee from old Grenache vines of more than 50 years, offering concentration, depth and a fine length.
What is the Rasteau La Copado cuvee?
A dense, solar Rasteau red, born on the sunny terraces of Rasteau: warm and structured, marked by Grenache and Syrah.
What is the Haut de Beauregard cuvee?
The estate's great cuvees in AOC Cairanne, aged in oak barrels, in both red and white: a racy, deep red and an ample white, between finesse and elegance.
How are the wines made?
Entirely hand-harvested and sorted, traditional winemaking with punch-downs and pump-overs, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and no oenological input (DEMETER specifications). Ageing adapts to each cuvee: stainless-steel vats, demi-muids or amphorae, with bottling at the estate.
What does biodynamics bring to the wines?
Respect for natural cycles and biodiversity gives the wines a unique finesse, elegance and freshness, while preserving the identity of the Cairanne and Rasteau terroir.
Which dishes to enjoy with the estate's wines?
The Cairanne and Rasteau reds accompany grilled meats, game, stews and cheeses; the great oak-aged cuvees enjoy slow-cooked dishes; the Cotes du Rhone Villages rose and white elevate aperitifs, Mediterranean cuisine and fish.
Can you buy the Domaine des Amadieu wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the organic and biodynamic estate of Cairanne and Rasteau, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the organic and biodynamic estate of Cairanne and Rasteau
Domaine des Amadieu - An organic and biodynamic estate (DEMETER) of Cairanne and Rasteau (Rhone Valley), taken over in 2007 by Corine and Yves Jean Houser.
Cairanne Garrigues, Vieilles Vignes, Rasteau La Copado, Haut de Beauregard red and white, Cotes du Rhone Villages red and rose
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