Domaine Les Gryphées
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Family-run Pierres Dorées estate crafting fossil-terroir Gamay crus.
Domaine Les Gryphées is a family-run estate in Le Bois-d'Oingt, in the heart of the Pierres Dorées region of southern Beaujolais. Founded in 1973 by Pierre and Cécile Durdilly, and joined by their son Guillaume in 2007, the domaine farms around 14 hectares of vines. Its name comes from the 'gryphées' — fossilized Tertiary-era oyster shells found in abundance in the estate's limestone-clay soils, which give its wines a distinctive mineral signature. Alongside Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages, the domaine produces several Beaujolais crus, including Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon, Chénas, and Juliénas, farmed sustainably with old vines and hand-harvesting.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for drinkers who want authentic, terroir-driven Beaujolais crus from an old-vine family estate rather than mass-market Gamay.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name 'Gryphées' refer to?
- It refers to fossilized Tertiary-era oyster shells found abundantly in the estate's limestone-clay hillsides, which contribute to the wines' mineral character.
- Who runs Domaine Les Gryphées?
- The estate was founded in 1973 by Pierre and Cécile Durdilly and has been jointly run with their son Guillaume Durdilly since 2007.
- What wines does the domaine produce?
- It produces Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages along with several Beaujolais crus — Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon, Chénas, and Juliénas — all from 100% Gamay.
- Where are the vineyards located?
- The roughly 14 hectares of vines are based in Le Bois-d'Oingt in the Pierres Dorées area of southern Beaujolais, with cru parcels farmed in communes further north such as those around Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon.
- What food pairs well with these wines?
- Their supple-tannin, fruit-forward Gamay wines pair well with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled pork, and semi-hard cheeses such as Comté.