Where is François Dumas based?

The domaine is at Le Bourbonnay, 42520 Roisey, in the Loire département at the northern end of the Rhône Valley, and is listed among AOC Saint-Joseph producers.

When did François Dumas start making wine?

The first vintage was 2010. Plots in Saint-Joseph and Condrieu were taken over in 2013.

How large is the domaine and how is it farmed?

About 4 hectares, farmed organically, split across several parcels.

How are the wines made?

With indigenous yeasts and very low sulfur use, in a natural-leaning style.

ProducerNorthern Rhône

François Dumas

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Small natural-leaning Saint-Joseph and Condrieu grower since 2010

About François Dumas

François Dumas is a small, owner-operated natural-leaning domaine based at Le Bourbonnay in Roisey (Loire département), at the northern edge of the Rhône Valley. The first vintage was 2010, and plots in Saint-Joseph and Condrieu were added in 2013. Around 4 hectares are farmed organically and fragmented across several sites. Wines include Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Vin de France cuvées from Gamay and Syrah, made with indigenous yeasts and very low sulfur.

Who Is This For?

For drinkers who like small-production, low-intervention Northern Rhône Syrah and Viognier-based whites

Wines of François Dumas

No cuvées registered yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is François Dumas based?: The domaine is at Le Bourbonnay, 42520 Roisey, in the Loire département at the northern end of the Rhône Valley, and is listed among AOC Saint-Joseph producers.
When did François Dumas start making wine?: The first vintage was 2010. Plots in Saint-Joseph and Condrieu were taken over in 2013.
How large is the domaine and how is it farmed?: About 4 hectares, farmed organically, split across several parcels.
How are the wines made?: With indigenous yeasts and very low sulfur use, in a natural-leaning style.