Domaine Martin Clerc

Northern Rhône Viognier and Syrah from Côte-Rôtie's granite slopes.

Domaine Martin Clerc works the steep terraced vineyards of Côte-Rôtie in the Northern Rhône, one of France's most demanding and prestigious regions. The domaine focuses on two signature expressions: Viognier from the adjacent Condrieu appellation, and Syrah from Côte-Rôtie's granite slopes. La Roncharde Condrieu, the flagship white, captures the aromatic intensity and mineral precision Viognier achieves in this microclimate—floral, stone-driven, with the weight and complexity the variety demands at its best. The Côteaux de Tupin Côte Rôtie showcases the dark, peppery character of Northern Rhône Syrah, built on the region's volcanic soils and steep aspect. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate. The domaine's work reflects the exacting standards of a region where low yields, old vines, and hand-harvesting are not choice but necessity.