{"title":"Jean-Michel Stéphan","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"328\" class=\"\"\u003eAn author’s Côte-Rôtie signed Jean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"444\" class=\"\"\u003eFrom market gardening to Rhône Valley grands vins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"912\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a line of market gardeners and arborists, created his wine estate in 1991. When he started, he had only \u003cstrong\u003e2 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of vines in \u003cstrong\u003eAOC Côte-Rôtie,\u003c\/strong\u003e the production of which was sold to a regional trader. It was not until \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e that the first bottles in its own name were marketed. In 2017, Jean-Michel Stéphan joined forces with his son \u003cstrong\u003eRomain\u003c\/strong\u003e to found \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Stéphan,\u003c\/strong\u003e thus laying the foundations for a promising future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003eA natural wine philosophy inspired by Chauvet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1113\" class=\"\"\u003eA Beaujolais school applied to Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1741\" class=\"\"\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan got his start working with \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Paul Brun\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eTerres Dorées estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\" title=\"Beaujolais\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, before acquiring his own plots in Côte-Rôtie. Based in Tupins-et-Semons, south of Condrieu, he is one of the leading winegrowers of the Northern Rhône who advocates a \u003cstrong\u003enatural approach\u003c\/strong\u003e to viticulture, like Dard and Ribo, or Hervé Souhaut. Jean-Michel Stéphan's production philosophy is inspired by the principles of natural wine, set out by \u003cstrong\u003eJules Chauvet,\u003c\/strong\u003e famous Beaujolais wine merchant-oenologist. These principles aim to create wines without adding oenological correction products, thus promoting digestibility and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1842\" class=\"\"\u003eSteep terraces for exceptional cuvées\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1948\" class=\"\"\u003eSérine, Syrah, Viognier: pure expressions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2325\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Domaine Stéphan vineyard extends over\u003cstrong\u003e 4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly planted with \u003cstrong\u003eSérine, Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e and a little \u003cstrong\u003eViognier,\u003c\/strong\u003e and it has been \u003cstrong\u003ecultivated organically since 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some plots are more than \u003cstrong\u003e120 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e These lands, although modest in size, are difficult to work, especially without mechanization, the Côte-Rôtie terroir being well known for its very steep terraces.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2438\" class=\"\"\u003eNatural vinifications, no sulfur, no filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2660\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e are used in the vineyards or in the cellar. The musts are not sulphated during vinification, and the wines are neither filtered nor fined. They thus embody the \u003cstrong\u003equintessence of natural wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2758\" class=\"\"\u003eRhône elegance, the spirit of a craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2855\" class=\"\"\u003eCellar-worthy Syrah with an inimitable style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3120\" class=\"\"\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan's reputation is based on his ability to produce superb \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e which, over time, gains in complexity and elegance. The Domaine's wines are the guarantee of successful meals, whether for the end of year celebrations or any other occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003eRespect, tradition and transmission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3480\" data-start=\"3205\"\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan is an indisputable winemaker, an uncompromising winemaker, who combines respect for the past and modernity. Its artisanal approach, its attachment to tradition, as well as its commitment to \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a major player in its appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"syrah-2024-maison-stephan","title":"Syrah 2024 - Maison Stephan","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Here, the Syrah takes a vibrant turn: far from muscularity and oak, it opts for tension, texture, and a touch of white pepper. Grown on the glacial terraces of the Rhône, it unfolds with finesse, a light color, and a focused palate bursting with crisp, small black fruits. Vinified without sulfur, it whispers rather than thunders, but leaves no one indifferent. A Syrah without artifice, and of rare precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Syrah\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":55511625793911,"sku":"STEPHANSYR24","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/147995ea3f719a87a4dc6e7a8d7a8b23_dd16871e-ed48-4537-89db-0db66b877f4d.jpg?v=1753858920"},{"product_id":"le-grand-blanc-2023-maison-stephan","title":"Le Grand Blanc 2023 - Maison Stéphan","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Rhône white that breathes light. A high-altitude blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, grown on soils that combine granite, alluvial deposits, and glacial moraine, Le Grand Blanc opens with notes of dried apricot, candied citrus peel, and fennel blossom. The palate, ample yet taut, finds a balance between the generosity of the South and the precision of the winemaking. Not a trace of artifice: just the brilliance of the grapes, aged for eight months in concrete to allow the terroir to speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne \u0026amp; Viognier\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":55511626678647,"sku":"STEPHANLGB23","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/4cd1af23225372e551042093650b5117_fbc5e870-1cea-4bda-847f-b65c4cfd66c9.jpg?v=1753858924"},{"product_id":"fan-fan-2024-maison-stephan","title":"Fan Fan 2024 - Maison Stephan","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Grenache that dances on the tongue like a breath of fresh air on the banks of the Rhône. Fan Fan 2024 is unbridled fruit, a juicy energy drawn from the ancient alluvial soils of the right bank. The nose flirts with crushed strawberry and warm grass, while the palate follows with suppleness and simplicity, carried by a sulfur-free vinification that allows the wine's substance to shine. A carefree, vibrant delight, to be enjoyed in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Grenache\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 13.5 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":55511628546423,"sku":"STEPHANFF24","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/e0572ac50578ebd359c8687b0c0ad4e1.png?v=1786624490"},{"product_id":"fan-fan-gamay-2024-maison-stephan","title":"Fan Fan Gamay 2024 - Maison Stephan","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFan Fan Gamay 2024 is made from Gamay grapes from a purchase of organically grown grapes. This négociant cuvée extends Jean-Michel Stéphan's connection with Beaujolais, where he began his career working alongside Jean-Paul Brun. Vinified as naturally as possible, the wine primarily seeks to preserve the natural brilliance and freshness of the grape variety. The palate is supple, juicy, and driven by a very clean red fruit, with a light and immediately accessible body. A frank and refreshing Gamay, designed for the pleasure of the fruit rather than for demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57423381594487,"sku":"STEPHANFFG24","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/d86b5169c38b346a2b92f1c9743dca9f.png?v=1788159690"},{"product_id":"fan-fan-cornas-2023-maison-stephan","title":"Fan Fan Cornas 2023 - Maison Stephan","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Fan Fan Cornas 2023, Maison Stéphan leaves its Tupin hillsides to vinify Syrah from the Cornas appellation. This négociant cuvée follows the same philosophy as the estate's wines, with grapes selected to preserve the terroir's identity. The vintage expresses the dark and profound character of Cornas, while maintaining the tension and purity of fruit typical of Jean-Michel and Romain Stéphan's vinifications. The structure is well-defined, yet remains vibrant and fluid, far from the overly extracted expressions sometimes found in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/rhone\"\u003eRhône\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Syrah\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57423381660023,"sku":"STEPHANFFC23","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/6a96e091cbf2b84fb194e698ea56a587.png?v=1788159693"},{"product_id":"cote-rotie-les-binardes-2024-maison-stephan","title":"Côte Rotie Les Binardes 2024 - Maison Stéphan","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Michel Stéphan\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée comes from the granite terraces of the Côte Blonde, cultivated by the Stéphan family in Tupin-et-Semons. The cuvée is made from vines planted between 1986 and 1994, with a more immediate and supple expression than the estate's grand single-vineyard cuvées. The vintage reveals very open fruit, centered on strawberry, accompanied by notes of peony and violet. The palate retains the freshness and elegance characteristic of the estate's wines, with fine and already accessible tannins. A luminous, floral and slender Côte-Rôtie, which shows the most digestible side of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/rhone\"\u003eRhône\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Syrah \u0026amp; Viognier\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 12.5°\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Stéphan","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57423381758327,"sku":"STEPHANCRLB24","price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/01793f6445143fb42a89df266354bc82.png?v=1788159705"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/maison-stephan.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}