The House Chèze, a family estate, was taken over by Louis Chèze in 1978. Located atop the hill in Limony County, on the right bank of the Rhône, it lies 60 km south of Lyon, in the heart of the Northern Côtes du Rhône vineyards.
“Oh, what a bold challenge these steely hills present, yet I long for such ordeals. This beautiful craft demands hard work and humility. The great terroirs reveal themselves only through man’s effort. Respecting the wine, tailoring winemaking to each parcel, and nurturing each wine style is the philosophy I live by every day.”
Louis Chèze began his venture with just one hectare of land and a few leased grapevines. Today, the estate spans 30 hectares and includes prestigious appellations such as Condrieu, Saint Joseph, and Vin de Pays.
The winery’s dedication and meticulous attention guide both vineyard management and winemaking. The vineyard is managed according to sustainable winegrowing practices, with a primary focus on respecting the grapevine.
At the Chèze estate, each vineyard is cultivated based on the specific needs of each parcel. Where slopes permit, trellising is used; on steeper slopes, grapevine stakes are employed.
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Cuvée made since the 1993 vintage, it is a 2 hectare plot of land located in the Limony hills, with a southern exposure. The parcel of Pagus Luminis is located at the top of the hillside. Best for aperitif, fishes and crustacean.
Drink directly or, for the purists, let age in order to fully appreciate the tertiary aromas of the Viognier.
Cuvée made since the 1996 vintage, it is a 2 hectare plot of land located in the Limony hills, with a southern exposure. The parcel of Brèze is located in the middle and bottom of the hillside. Ideal as an aperitif, Lobster thermidor, white meat. Always wait a few months after bottling and drink within 2 to 4 years. For the purists, let age in order to fully appreciate the tertiary aromas of the Viognier.
This cuvée has been made since the 1990 vintage. The Roussanne is grown on the hillsides and the Marsanne on the plateau. The plot is close to the property on the heights of Limony. Ro-Rée means Oak in the Ardéchois patois, because the parcel is bordered by Oak trees. To be enjoyed with white meat, fish in sauce. To be drunk on the fruit or for the purists, let it age to appreciate the tertiary aromas of toasted notes.
Cuvée elaborated since the 2007 vintage, it is a 2 hectare plot located in the Seyssuel hillsides, benefiting from a south-facing orientation. To be enjoyed with aperitif, mixed salads, white meat. Always wait a few months after bottling and drink within 2 to 4 years on the fruit. For amateurs, let it age to appreciate the tertiary aromas of Viognier.
The vineyard are located on the Limony plateau. To be enjoyed with aperitif, tapas, mixed salads. Always wait a few months after bottling and drink within 2 to 4 years on the fruit.
This wine has been made since the creation of the estate, the vines are located on the Limony plateau. Enjoy with aperitif, mixed salads, and Asian cuisine. Drink directly within 3 years.
Cuvee made from the 2015 vintage.It is a selection of the young vines of Viognier which are located on the Limony plateau. Enjoy with aperitif, Asian salads. Always wait a few months after bottling and drink within 2 to 4 years on the fruit.
Cuvee made since the 2010 vintage, it is a plot of land located in the plains on the Louze plateau. Enjoy with aperitif and tapas. Drink on the fruit within 3 to 4 years.
Cuvée elaborated since the 1995 vintage, it is a parcel of old vines of 2 hectares located in the Limony hillsides at an altitude of 300 metres benefiting from a south-south-east orientation. Anges represents the finesse and delicacy of the Syrah. To be enjoyed with Small game in sauce, braised red meats. Cellaring potential 10 to 15 years.
Cuvée produced since the 1987 vintage, it is a plot of land situated above the slopes of Brèze at an altitude of 300 metres, benefiting from a south-facing orientation. Caroline embodies the power of Syrah, with its bouquet of spices. Enjoy with Grilled red meats, regional cheese platter. Potential to keep 5 to 8 years.
The Ro-Rée cuvée comes from the plots of land around the estate, on the Limony plateau. The name Ro-Rée appeared for the 1980 vintage, it is the name of a plot of land which means oak in Ardéchois patois. Ro-Rée is a red fruit cuvée. Enjoy with red meat, Asian cuisine, Ardèche specialities. Potential to keep for 1 to 5 years.
Cuvée elaborated since the 2003 vintage, it is a 2 hectare plot of land located in the Seyssuel hillsides, benefiting from a south-facing orientation. SAXEOLUM will seduce you with its unique style of roasted and spicy aromas. Enjoy with red meats and dishes cooked in sauce. Potential to keep for 10 to 15 years.
Cuvée elaborated since the 2004 vintage, it is a 4 hectare plot of land located in the Seyssuel hillsides, benefiting from a south-facing orientation. Enjoy with braised meats, white meat. Potential to keep for 8 years.
Cuvée elaborated since the 2006 vintage, it is a blend of plots located on the hillsides of the cote brune and the cote blonde d’Ampuis. Enjoy with small game. Potential to keep 5 to 8 years.
Cuvee made since the 2015 vintage, it is a selection of parcels from the Cornas cuvee. Enjoy with red meat. Potential to keep 5 to 10 years.
It is a cuvée of discovery of Rhodanian Syrah, with its fruity and spicy aromas, worked with the same rigour since 1984. Enjoy with barbecue, traditional cuisine. Drink within 3 years.
Cuvee made since the 2010 vintage, it is a plot of land located in the plains on the Louze plateau. Enjoy with barbecue, traditional cuisine. Drink within 3 years.