Cave Julien Cécillon
Northern Rhône, France
Winemaker: Julien Cécillon
Cave Julien Cécillon was founded in 2011 and is the beloved project of winemakers Julien Cécillon and Nancy Kerschen. With vineyards in the appellations of Saint Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage in France’s Northern Rhone Valley, the estate is dedicated to producing elegant, terroir-driven wines.
American Nancy Kerschen, and Julien Cécillon, a native of Tournon- sur-Rhône and nephew of Jean Louis Grippat, met through an enduring fascination with both wine and international travel. In 2011, having combined experiences working for various international wineries (Yves Cuilleron, Christophe Curtat, Fabrice Gripa, JC Cellars, Clos du Val, Saintsbury, Indevin and Saronsberg) the two decided to embark on their own winemaking endeavour. Cave Julien Cécillon is the product of that union.
Respecting the unique environment of each appellation, the estate applies sustainable grape-growing techniques in the vineyard to achieve the best expression of terroir in every bottle. Based on their collective experiences, they blend modern techniques with old world traditions and growing methods to achieve well-structured, graceful, food-friendly wines.
American Nancy Kerschen, and Julien Cécillon, a native of Tournon- sur-Rhône and nephew of Jean Louis Grippat, met through an enduring fascination with both wine and international travel. In 2011, having combined experiences working for various international wineries (Yves Cuilleron, Christophe Curtat, Fabrice Gripa, JC Cellars, Clos du Val, Saintsbury, Indevin and Saronsberg) the two decided to embark on their own winemaking endeavour. Cave Julien Cécillon is the product of that union.
Respecting the unique environment of each appellation, the estate applies sustainable grape-growing techniques in the vineyard to achieve the best expression of terroir in every bottle. Based on their collective experiences, they blend modern techniques with old world traditions and growing methods to achieve well-structured, graceful, food-friendly wines.
For my first shipment of these wines I managed to secure two wines - 2017 Marsanne Cornilhac & 2017 Syrah 'Les Graviers' - in the future we will be able to get a small amount of the other wines they produce.
2017 Marsanne 'Cornilhac'
Cornilhac is a negotiant blend of Marsanne from around the Rhone region. 20% comes from vineyards within the Saint Joseph AOP, a town called Ozon. 40% comes from a vineyard very close to Saint Péray and the remaining 40% come from the Ardéche. For the vilification, about 20% goes into oak with the rest going into stainless steel tank. Full MLF and 9months in the cellar before bottling.
2017 Syrah 'Les Graviers'
Les Graviers is a negociant blend of Syrah from three sources in the Rhone Valley. The majority comes from the southern parts of the Drôme and Ardèche regions, and a smaller amount from vineyards around Tournon. 3 sources: 40% Ardeche Sud: Saint-Martin d’Ardeche, 40% Drome Provencal, 20% Rhone Septentrional.
2017 Marsanne 'Cornilhac'
Cornilhac is a negotiant blend of Marsanne from around the Rhone region. 20% comes from vineyards within the Saint Joseph AOP, a town called Ozon. 40% comes from a vineyard very close to Saint Péray and the remaining 40% come from the Ardéche. For the vilification, about 20% goes into oak with the rest going into stainless steel tank. Full MLF and 9months in the cellar before bottling.
2017 Syrah 'Les Graviers'
Les Graviers is a negociant blend of Syrah from three sources in the Rhone Valley. The majority comes from the southern parts of the Drôme and Ardèche regions, and a smaller amount from vineyards around Tournon. 3 sources: 40% Ardeche Sud: Saint-Martin d’Ardeche, 40% Drome Provencal, 20% Rhone Septentrional.
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