2020 · Côte-Rôtie

J. Denuzière is a historic Northern Rhône producer founded in 1876 as Vins Paret and later renamed Vins Denuzière. After its sale to Michel Picard in the early 2000s, the house shifted from négociant activity to estate-focused production under the J. Denuzière label. Based in the Rhône Valley, it farms its vineyards organically since 2008 with sustainable, low-input methods, and the wines are noted as vegan-friendly. The domaine also works with fruit from top growers, focusing on low-yield, boutique wines from appellations such as Condrieu and Cornas. Winemaking is led by Caroline Moro, with Samuel Montgermont also overseeing production, in a minimal-intervention, artisanal style.