Domaine Monier Perréol

Saint-Joseph Tradition 2022 AOC –

Biodynamic & Vegan, Elm Wood Gift Box

A certified biodynamic and vegan Syrah from a small family estate in the Northern Rhône, presented in an elm wood box lined with black and blue silk. Fresh, peppery and long, it's a gift for someone who appreciates wine with a real sense of place.

"Le Vin, Sang de la Terre"

The estate's motto translates as "Wine, Blood of the Earth." It's a poetic French expression, used in biodynamic and natural wine circles, for the idea that wine is the living essence of the soil it comes from. It sums up everything about how this family works.

The Family Behind the Wine

Guillaume Monier is the fourth generation of his family to farm at Brunieux, a lieu-dit (a named local spot) in the hills above the village of Saint-Désirat, in the north of the Saint-Joseph appellation. The family farms around 5 hectares of Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne on gentle, higher-altitude slopes.

For years, Guillaume's father Jean-Pierre sold his grapes to the local co-operative. In 2001 he decided the fruit was good enough to bottle under the family's own name. Inspired by the work of the German biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun, he took the vineyards biodynamic, and they have been certified since 2006. In 2008 he joined forces with like-minded grower Philippe Perréol, and Domaine Monier Perréol was born.

Farming with Nature

The estate is always looking for ways to make the vineyard healthier and more alive. Between the vines they sow aromatic herbs as cover crops. They are moving towards agroforestry, bringing trees and other plants into the vineyard to create a richer ecosystem. They also experiment with electroculture, an unusual technique that uses natural electrical and magnetic fields to stimulate plant growth.

The vines grow on granite and loess soils, which give the estate's wines their fine, mineral freshness. The family's prized Châtelet parcel is their flagship.

How It's Made

Winemaking is hands-off. The grapes are fully destemmed, and fermentation starts naturally with wild yeasts in temperature-controlled cement tanks, with daily pumping over and punching down to gently draw out colour and flavour. The wine then ages for a year in tonneaux, large oak barrels that add texture and subtle depth without overpowering the fruit.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby to garnet red, characteristic of Northern Rhône Syrah
• Nose: Blackberry and blackcurrant, black pepper and roasted mocha from delicate oak, lifted by aromatic herbs and a hint of eucalyptus
• Palate: Balanced and expansive. Thanks to the fresh vintage it feels airy, almost suspended, rather than heavy
• Finish: Remarkably long, carried by fine minerality from the granite terroir

Food Pairing

• Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Venison or game dishes
• Slow-braised beef or a rich stew
• Duck with blackberry or cherry sauce
• Mushroom, lentil or aubergine dishes for a vegan pairing
• Aged hard cheeses

The Gift Box

The wine comes in an elm wood presentation box with a black and blue silk lining, a keepsake in its own right. It's ideal for:

• Corporate and client gifts
• Birthdays, anniversaries and retirements
• Christmas
• Thank-you gifts for someone special
• Vegan and sustainability-minded wine lovers

Wine Specification

Delivery

We deliver across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. All our deliveries are eco-friendly, packed with care so your gift arrives safely and sustainably.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint-Joseph wine?
Saint-Joseph is an appellation in France's Northern Rhône Valley. Its red wines are made from Syrah and are known for dark fruit, black pepper and a fresh, mineral character.

Is this wine biodynamic and vegan?
Yes. Domaine Monier Perréol has been certified biodynamic since 2006, and this wine is vegan.

What does biodynamic mean?
Biodynamic farming goes further than organic. It treats the vineyard as a living, self-sustaining ecosystem, with no synthetic chemicals, and works with natural rhythms and soil health.

What does "Tradition" mean on the label?
It's the domaine's classic Saint-Joseph cuvée, as opposed to their single-vineyard wines such as Châtelet.

Is this a good corporate gift?
Yes. A biodynamic, vegan wine from a small family estate, presented in an elm wood box, feels thoughtful and distinctive rather than generic.

What alcohol level is it?
12.5%, which is relatively moderate for a Rhône red, and part of what makes it feel fresh and elegant.

Do you deliver to Ireland?
Yes. We deliver across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and all our deliveries are eco-friendly