Alain Paret, along with partner Gerard Depardieu, produce some of the finest examples of their appellations. Wines are bottled unfiltered.

"One of the appellation's most compelling wines is Alain Paret's Condrieu Lys du Volan." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

St Joseph Rochecourbe
2001 $
$The medium to full-bodied 2001 St.-Joseph Rochecourbe?s dense ruby/purple color is followed by lovely aromas of tomato skins macerated with blackberries offered in a spicy, rich, fruit-driven style. This nicely-textured, perfumed St.-Joseph will provide plenty of pleasure during its first 4-5 years of life." 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147
"Deep red. Very ripe aroma of redcurrant, maraschino cherry, stewed tomato and pepper. Fat, plump and generous, especially for a red wine with a moderate 12. 6% alcohol. Classic peppery Saint-Joseph. Finishes with sweet, dusty tannins and good length. Boasts more depth and flavor interest than the 2000 version." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 1-2/04
2000 $25.99 available
"The denser Rochecourbe sees a smattering of American oak. It exhibits good sweetness and roundness... Drink it over the next 3-4 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147
"Medium ruby. Black fruits, pepper and oak on the nose. Supple and silky on the palate, with substantial but enticing oak that contributes to the wine's sucrosity. Finishes with very ripe tannins and good persistence." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 1-2/02
1999 $22.99 limited
"Ruby-red. More varietally expressive aromas of blackcurrant, woodsmoke, game and pepper, with the oak element nicely integrated. Richer and deeper than the unfinished 2000, with more sap and verve. Offers good volume for Saint-Joseph. Finishes with fine tannins and very good peppery length." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 1-2/02
1998 $22.99 limited
"Good ruby color. Aromatic nose of cassis, violet, pepper and spicy, smoky oak. Juicy but tightly wound, with crunchy violet and pepper flavors. Initially light tannins build with aeration. Includes about 50% petit serine. Quite stylish." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 1-2-00

Condrieu Lys du Volan
2002 $