Portraits of winemakers

DOMAINE ST CÔME

Domaine St Côme: An Exceptional Terroir…

Domaine St Côme is located in the commune of La Cadière d'Azur, Provence, near Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and Le Castellet. Surrounded by terraced vineyards and olive trees, this privileged site is a true invitation to daydreaming with its breathtaking landscapes. Just 3 km from the sea, the estate benefits from a very sunny climate with maritime influences, ideal for vine cultivation. The soil consists of marl and Triassic limestone.

On this exceptional terroir, Joël cultivates all 16 hectares of his vineyard, which is certified organic (with only 3 recently acquired hectares still in the process of conversion to organic farming). In addition to organic farming, Joël practices, among other things, vitipastoralism, cover cropping, agroforestry, and follows the lunar cycle to promote soil life, respect the biodiversity of his environment, and best express the uniqueness of his terroir.

Domaine St Côme: A Rediscovered Heritage

While the Poutet family has lived in the heart of Saint Côme for more than 8 generations, it took the efforts of Joël, the current winemaker, to see the birth of Domaine St Côme. Coming from a family of farmers and winemakers, his grandparents were making wine up until the 1980s. Unfortunately, the estate could not be sustained, and the family legacy gradually dispersed. After studying to become a physical education teacher in Nice, Joël Poutet decided to return to the land by restructuring the estate to continue the family vineyard’s story.

Year after year, Joël worked to reunite the family plots until, in 2020, he managed to reconstruct his ancestors' vineyard. The year 2021 marks the beginning of a new adventure: the first vinification. Joël aims to create wines that reflect his own image, bridging the gap between different generations so that everyone finds their place and his project endures.

Wines Reflecting Their Winemaker!

It is often said that wine is made "as one is," or even "as one is born!" In the case of Joël Poutet, this seems to be true! Through Domaine St Côme, Joël aims to stay true to his convictions without pretending to be someone else. Indeed, it took a lot of time for Joël to recreate the family estate and produce wines that resemble him. Even today, Joël continues to seek perfection in his wines and to make them fully express their unique identity.

As a young estate, Domaine St Côme focuses all its efforts on producing the best possible wine to ensure its sustainability and long-term viability. With nothing given to Joël, he aims to make past generations proud while passing on his legacy to future generations.