nRm Millésimes - Romain Duvernay

nRm Millésimes: A House of Character in the Heart of the Rhône Valley

An adventure born from a shared passion for wine

In 2016, Jean-Marc Pottiez, drawing on his extensive experience in the wine and marketing world, founded nRm Millésimes in the Rhône Valley. He teamed up with renowned taster Romain Duvernay, deeply rooted in this emblematic region of the French wine landscape. Together, they created an ambitious venture aimed at promoting exceptional estates committed to organic or sustainable viticulture.

Recognized expertise in the service of quality

Former head of major Champagne houses such as Nicolas Feuillatte and Jacquart, and creator of the Fortant de France brand, Jean-Marc Pottiez brings his strategic know-how to this committed project. Meanwhile, Romain Duvernay, a true connoisseur of Rhône Valley terroirs, contributes his refined palate and oenological precision to each selected cuvée. Their shared ambition: to offer authentic wines, true to their terroir, regularly awarded in international competitions (Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine & Spirits Magazine…), and praised by top critics such as Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Michel Bettane.

A house focused on excellence and sustainability

nRm Millésimes stands out for its rigorous selection of wine estates, with a strong focus on vineyards certified organic or High Environmental Value (HVE). Increasingly, sulfite-free cuvées are joining the Romain Duvernay and Romain Duvernay Domaines ranges, responding to a growing demand for healthier, more eco-conscious wines. Each wine results from close collaboration between the growers and the House’s team. Romain Duvernay oversees blending, advises producers, and ensures that each grape variety retains its aromatic identity while highlighting the unique characteristics of every terroir.

The richness of a legendary vineyard: the Rhône Valley

Stretching from Vienne to Avignon, the Rhône Valley is the third-largest wine region in France, with over 75,000 hectares of vineyards. It enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate shaped by the mistral, a dry wind that helps keep vines healthy. The diversity of soils—granite, round pebbles, limestone clays—and landscapes from North to South offers an exceptional range of red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet wines.

A steadfast commitment to revealing terroirs

Through its signature brand, nRm Millésimes invites wine lovers to discover the richness of Rhône Valley terroirs and to meet the artisan-winemakers who breathe life into every bottle. Special attention is given to Rhône white wines—still relatively unknown, yet full of expressive potential. With ever-growing dedication, Jean-Marc Pottiez and Romain Duvernay continue their mission: to craft elegant, distinctive, and sustainable cuvées that reflect the beauty and diversity of a vineyard in constant evolution.