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Jean Gonon is a French winemaker associated with Domaine Gonon, a family-owned estate located in the Northern Rhône Valley. The estate is known for producing benchmark Saint-Joseph wines primarily from the Syrah grape. Cultivated on steep, granite terraces, the Gonon brothers manage the vineyards with traditional methods, avoiding chemical fertilizers to maintain soil integrity. The resulting wines are recognized for their structure and aging potential, often requiring years of cellaring to fully develop their characteristics.
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Who makes Domaine Gonon wines today?
Domaine Gonon is most closely associated with brothers Jean and Pierre Gonon, who continued the family estate in Mauves. References to Jean Gonon therefore usually concern the brothers' shared domaine rather than an isolated personal label.
What grape is used in Domaine Gonon's Saint-Joseph red?
Red Saint-Joseph is made from Syrah, the defining red grape of the Northern Rhône. Gonon's version is known for savory fruit, pepper, mineral character, and the ability to develop with bottle age.
Where are Domaine Gonon's important vineyards?
The estate is based around Mauves and Tournon in the historic southern heart of Saint-Joseph. Its steep granite slopes require extensive manual vineyard work.
Does Domaine Gonon produce white wine?
Yes, Domaine Gonon produces a Saint-Joseph blanc from Northern Rhône white varieties, principally Marsanne with Roussanne. It is far less commonly encountered than the domaine's sought-after Syrah.
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