Domaine Sainte-Anne

Guy Steinmaier, a Burgundian by birth, moved to the tiny hamlet of Les Celettes near Saint Gervais in the early 1960s. Starting off with a selection of rather degenerate vines, he laid down the foundations of Domaine Sainte-Anne, which is now one of the leading producers of Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages. Today it is run by his 2 sons, Jean and Alain.

There are nearly 30 hectares of vines that are situated 200 metres above sea level in the hills north of Saint Gervais. The Côtes du Rhône Villages is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre and is one of the most concentrated and full bodied examples of this appellation to be found today. It is delicious when young but can improve for up to 5 years.