Lionel Rodénas
Decanter Gold-medal winning winemaker - hidden away in a rugged, wind-swept corner of the Languedoc!
- Since winning a GOLD medal from Decanter, life has changed for Lionel!
- He grew up surrounded by wine, his Grandfather was a winemaker and Lionel couldn't wait to follow in his footsteps. His winemaking has gone from strength to strength over the years and now he finally has the recognition he deserves.
- Still just as passionate about making the very best wine and perfecting the process from grape to bottle, Lionel is set to do great things!
Vineyard Location
Lionel Rodénas's Story
Lionel Rodénas's Story
"As is the story with so many people who do my job, I grew up in the wine trade! My grand father was a wine maker as well and he was really passionate. I guess it rubbed off on me!
I love the transformation from grapes to wine, the making process, tastings, adjusting the wine when needed. It is truly a multitask job, the fact that the product is alive, the wine is different every year.
My first year as a wine maker, catastrophic! The grapes were not healthy... really bad results. I learnt so much in that first year, it will never be repeated! So nice to receive so many awards these day…great recognition that we are doing it better every year!
Winning a GOLD medal from Decanter this year was particularly rewarding. Then to be chosen to be sold here on Naked Wines. It feels like a perfect year for us!
17/20 Decanter (excellent)
Grande médaille d'Or au Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Coup de coeur guide Hachette
Gold medal for Viognier at Decanter (wine sold at Naked Wines)"
