Yamakasi 2022

Born into a family of winegrowers established on the opposite bank of the Rhône, Bernard Duseigneur took over the estate in 2002. After an experience in London’s City, he returned to his Mediterranean roots, continuing the work begun by his father Jean and his brother Frédéric, firmly anchoring the domaine on the left bank of the Rhône, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Far from the stereotype of nothing but large orange pebbles, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir is marked by diversity: red clays, limestone pebbles, marine sandstone sands, and the deeper silts along the Rhône. Owning a great terroir is a privilege, but it is not enough to craft great wines. This is why Bernard and his team focus on enhancing soil vitality, encouraging biodiversity so that flora and fauna activate the trace elements and foster a true symbiosis between vine and terroir. This approach, rooted in respect for nature, seeks to preserve the organic integrity of the land and to express its full potential in each vintage. As Bernard explains: “Taking the opportunities that nature offers us—that is what biodynamics means to me.”