Les Vins de Vienne
Rhône Valley | France
Les Vins de Vienne is a winery established in 1996 through the collaboration of three winemaker friends from the Rhône Valley: Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, and François Villard. Their initial project involved replanting the historic **Seyssuel** vineyard, which had been lost after the phylloxera epidemic, leading to their first vintage in 1998. The estate subsequently expanded to various northern Rhône Valley terroirs.
The company cultivates approximately 20 to 28 hectares of vines spread across several significant appellations (Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, etc.) and also produces IGP wines from the Collines Rhodaniennes. Dominant grape varieties include Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, complemented by other varieties depending on the specific terroirs. Les Vins de Vienne markets its wines, which are produced and vinified in Chavanay, and offers a tasting cellar accessible by appointment or during specified hours.
The project is built around the three founders’ shared passion for the Rhône region, combining their personal experience with vineyards and wine to create a range of wines that reflect the diverse styles and terroirs of the Rhône Valley.
