Domaine Jasmin

Domaine Jasmin traces its origins to around 1910, when Alexandre Jasmin came to Ampuis not as a vigneron but as a chef at Château d'Ampuis. His connection to the land took hold, and the family began domaine bottling in the early 1900s. Georges Jasmin stewarded the estate through the Second World War from 1935 to 1987, maintaining continuity through one of the most difficult periods in French winemaking history. It was Robert Jasmin, working from 1960 to 1999, who elevated the domaine to international recognition and earned the estate its reputation as a bridge between the refinement of Burgundy and the power of Côte-Rôtie.

• Founded circa 1910 by Alexandre Jasmin, who arrived in Ampuis as a chef at Château d'Ampuis
• Family began domaine bottling in the early 1900s, making it one of the earlier estate-bottling producers in Côte-Rôtie
• Georges Jasmin maintained the domaine through World War II from 1935 to 1987
• Robert Jasmin built international renown between 1960 and 1999 and was described as a bridge between Burgundy and Côte-Rôtie

Patrick Jasmin became the domaine's fourth-generation steward under tragic circumstances, taking over in 1999 after his father Robert died in a hunting accident. He inherited a small but highly regarded estate and has continued its tradition of restrained, classically styled Côte-Rôtie. In recent years, Julien Jasmin, Patrick's son, has stepped into an active winemaking role alongside his father, signalling a fifth-generation transition that is already underway. The domaine has also moved toward sustainable and organic or biodynamic viticulture practices as part of this evolving approach.

• Patrick Jasmin took control in 1999 after Robert Jasmin's accidental death while hunting
• Julien Jasmin, Patrick's son, now works actively in winemaking alongside his father as the fifth generation
• The domaine is moving toward sustainable and organic or biodynamic viticulture
• 2022 and 2023 vintages have been identified as strong recent performers under their joint stewardship

Domaine Jasmin works 5.3 to 6 hectares spread across 11 parcels in 8 named lieux-dits within Côte-Rôtie, covering both of the appellation's celebrated slopes. On the Côte Blonde, holdings include Beleyat, La Tupin, Les Moutonnes, and La Côte Baudin, while further parcels sit in Côte Brune sectors including Moutonnes and Côte Baudin. Soils across these sites range from schist and granite to clay and limestone, reflecting the geological diversity that distinguishes Côte-Rôtie. An additional 0.3 hectares of Syrah is farmed under the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes classification. All vineyard work is done by hand on terrain that demands it, with steep, terraced slopes typical of the appellation.

• 11 parcels across 8 lieux-dits, spanning Côte Blonde sites including Beleyat, La Tupin, Les Moutonnes, and La Côte Baudin
• Soil types include schist, granite, clay, and limestone across the various parcels
• Oldest vines are approximately 70 years old
• An additional 0.3 hectares farmed under IGP Collines Rhodaniennes produces La Chevalière from 100% Syrah

Domaine Jasmin's winemaking philosophy is rooted in traditional, finesse-focused methods that prioritise transparency and place over extraction or new oak influence. Grapes are 100% destemmed before fermentation, and each parcel is vinified separately to preserve individual site character before blending. New oak is used sparingly, at just 25 to 30%, keeping the wood influence secondary to fruit and terroir. Wines are bottled without clarification or filtration, preserving texture and complexity. For most of the domaine's history, a single blended cuvée was the only Côte-Rôtie produced, a deliberate editorial choice that reflected the family's belief in the complementary nature of their various parcels.

• 100% destemmed grapes and parcel-by-parcel vinification before blending
• New oak usage held to just 25 to 30%, well below the appellation norm for prestige cuvées
• No clarification or filtration before bottling
• La Giroflarie is 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, co-fermented in the traditional Côte-Rôtie manner

Domaine Jasmin represents one of the clearest arguments for small-scale, family-driven production in Côte-Rôtie. With only around 1,200 cases made per year and a history stretching back over a century, the estate has never needed to compromise on quality or scale to maintain its standing. Robert Jasmin's legacy as a bridge between Burgundian refinement and Rhône depth continues to define the house style under Patrick. The domaine is also notable for having resisted the trend toward multiple cuvées until as recently as 2015, when Olea was introduced as a premium selection. As Julien Jasmin becomes increasingly involved, the domaine is one of the more closely watched generational transitions in the Northern Rhône.

• One of Côte-Rôtie's smallest significant estates at only around 1,200 cases of appellation wine per year
• A century-long family legacy of domaine bottling, rare among estates of this size in the appellation
• Historically produced a single blended Côte-Rôtie cuvée, an uncommon editorial choice in a prestige appellation
• Fifth-generation transition currently underway with Julien Jasmin actively involved in winemaking