David Reynaud's Domaine Les Bruyères has clay limestone terraces in pebble rich Crozes Hermitage and makes Saint Joseph wines.
The producer
David Reynaud has directed Domaine Les Bruyères since 2000. The domaine spans more than 27 hectares of vineyards, with a primary site on les Châssis, the pebble rich terroir named for the stones found across Crozes Hermitage. Its vineyards sit on clay limestone terraces with drainage from characteristic pebbles, and the domaine received ECOCERT organic certification in 2003. The wine philosophy favours freshness and wines with capacity to evolve while respecting vintage character and terroir. The named range includes Saint Joseph Rouge and Blanc, with the Rouge made from 100% Syrah.
Known for
Pebble rich Rhône terroir and Syrah
Notable facts
David Reynaud has directed Domaine Les Bruyères since 2000.
The domaine spans more than 27 hectares of vineyards.
ECOCERT organic certification arrived in 2003.
The primary vineyard site is les Châssis in Crozes Hermitage, named for its abundant pebbles.
Les Parcelles Rouge 2023 is 100% Syrah.
From the atlas
Domaine Les Bruyères / David Reynaud
Domaine Les Bruyères, directed by David Reynaud, has vineyards on clay limestone terraces and makes Saint Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge from Syrah.
At A Glance
Field
Details
Region
Rhône
Appellations
Crozes Hermitage and Saint Joseph
Main site
les Châssis
Red grape
Syrah
Named wines
Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge and Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Blanc
Defining feature
Clay limestone terraces drained by characteristic pebbles
The Producer
Domaine Les Bruyères spans more than 27 hectares of vineyards. David Reynaud has directed the domaine since 2000, and it received ECOCERT organic certification in 2003. The domaine's wine philosophy emphasizes freshness in wines that retain capacity to evolve while respecting vintage character and terroir. Its named range includes red and white Saint Joseph wines.
Place
Les Châssis is the primary vineyard site in the Crozes Hermitage appellation, a name linked to the abundant pebbles found across the terroir. The vineyards are planted on clay limestone terraces, and the characteristic pebbles provide drainage. The named red wine carries the Saint Joseph appellation and uses Syrah, placing two Rhône appellations and one red grape at the centre of the range.
Wines
The range contains one red and one white bottle, both 2023 Saint Joseph wines: Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge and Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Blanc. The Rouge is 100% Syrah, with blackberry, dark small fruit and violet notes. Its recommended drinking window runs from 2025 to 2028. The Blanc is the white Saint Joseph counterpart, with its grape composition unstated.
Final Word
Domaine Les Bruyères is defined by freshness, evolving wines, and respect for vintage character and terroir across a red and white Rhône range.