Maison Criner Estevan

It all started with my uncle Pierre, who owned fallow land and an inheritance of land that was ideal for vineyards but had remained unexploited. The idea of joining forces was born out of a shared passion for wine, a world I came to know and love through my studies. The combination of my passion and the desire to pass on my love of wine gave rise to a bold project: to become a winemaker so as to be able to combine viticulture, winemaking and marketing.

We also wanted to bring back into cultivation family land where vines had always had their place.

From the outset, authenticity and the desire to do everything by hand guided our choices. We started from scratch, with no vines, no winery and no equipment. It was a bold gamble, but our passion and determination made all the difference.

In 2020, the first vines were planted in the poor schist and quartz soil of Seyssuel, and since then, each vine has been treated with the utmost care.

In 2022, an opportunity presented itself: the acquisition of an old building in Seyssuel. We seized this opportunity to install our winery and breathe new life into it, while respecting the history of the site. We were able to create a space that reflects our vision: perfect harmony between tradition and innovation.

When we launched the estate, Elio didn't yet have all the skills needed to be a winemaker. So it was along the way that his training and experience were built up, in parallel with the emergence of the estate, combining learning and passion at every stage.

Today, our estate is flourishing, driven by the family's passion and respect for the terroir. Each cuvée we produce reflects our commitment: meticulous work, a constant quest for excellence, and a desire to express all that these magnificent terroirs have to offer.

100% Serine grape variety (Syrah massal selection) , planted in 2020.

Seyssuel, micaschist and quartz terroir, 1ha

Organic, wire-trained vines, yields 15-30 HL/ha, planting density 8,000 vines/ha. 

Harvest 

Hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard.

whole harvest, low extraction and maceration for 2 to 3 weeks, traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

12 months in French oak barrels of 2 to 4 wines.

550 chemin des Gardières 38200 Seyssuel

nosvins@maisoncrinerestevan.fr

Elio Estevan, elio@maisoncrinerestevan.fr

+33 6 99 98 47 40

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