Domaine Les Alexandrins

Domaine Les Alexandrins is a Northern Rhône producer founded in 2009 by viticulturalist Alexandre Caso and winemaker Guillaume Sorrel, son of respected Hermitage producer Marc Sorrel. What sets them apart: every wine is made entirely from their own sustainably farmed vineyards. This control over the entire process—from soil to bottle—means you're buying wines where every decision, from vine training to barrel ageing, reflects the producers' own philosophy, not a negotiated blend of bought-in fruit.

About Domaine Les Alexandrins

The domaine began with a straightforward ambition: make authentic wines from their own land. In 2015, they brought in Nicolas Jaboulet, of the famous Jaboulet wine family, expanding their operation and creating Maison Les Alexandrins. Today, with winemaker Benoît Busseuil leading production from their 2019-built winery in Tain-l'Hermitage, the 12-hectare estate produces wines across multiple Northern Rhône appellations.

Sustainable farming underpins everything. Their Crozes-Hermitage vineyards sit on round pebbles—distinctly different terroir from their Saint-Joseph plots, which occupy granite slopes with vines averaging 30 years old, trained using Goblet trellising for balance and maturity. This attention to site-specific viticulture directly influences what ends up in your glass.

In the winery, they favour silk over extraction. Fermentation happens in stainless steel with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs, followed by conversion to acidity in previously used oak vessels aged one to four years—a process that preserves the violet and black pepper character of their Syrah while allowing red fruit purity to shine. The Crozes-Hermitage shows red fruit abundance and immediate approachability; the Saint-Joseph, from older vines, develops more concentration and structure.

Domaine Les Alexandrins Wines in Our Collection

The 2023 Saint-Joseph (90pts) delivers bold structure from 45-year-old vines on granite. It's the wine for serious food pairing or cellaring—concentrated and rewarding. The 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge (91pts, James Suckling and Wine Spectator) is the approachable entry point: red fruit-forward, silky tannins, ready to drink now or hold three to five years. Both show why the producer's sustainable, site-focused approach matters in practice.

Beyond reds, the 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc (91pts, Wine Spectator)—a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne—brings tropical and balanced character. If you want something with more acclaim and complexity, the 2024 Hermitage Blanc (90pts, same blend) represents the top of their white range. For lighter drinking, the 2023 Condrieu (90pts, Viognier) and 2024 Le Cabanon Viognier (90pts, 4.2 Vivino) both offer floral, fruit-forward profiles at lower price points.

Food Pairing

The Saint-Joseph works with slow-cooked beef, game, or aged hard cheeses—its structure needs substance. Crozes-Hermitage suits roasted poultry, lighter charcuterie, or tomato-based dishes. The whites pair naturally with seafood, mushroom risotto, or soft cheeses like Reblochon. The Condrieu, delicate and aromatic, is best with simply-prepared fish or as an aperitif wine.

Why buy estate-grown wines from Domaine Les Alexandrins?

Estate producers control the entire process from vine to bottle. Domaine Les Alexandrins owns 12 hectares of sustainably farmed vineyards, meaning every decision—terroir expression, harvest timing, winemaking method—reflects the producers' own philosophy, not sourced compromises.

What's the difference between the Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph reds?

Crozes-Hermitage (round-pebble soils) shows abundant red fruit and immediate approachability. Saint-Joseph (granite slopes, 45-year-old vines) has more concentration and structure, requiring food or time to develop fully.

How old are the vines, and does that matter?

Saint-Joseph vines average 45 years old; Crozes-Hermitage around 30 years. Older vines produce more concentrated fruit and better mineral complexity. This age is reflected in the Saint-Joseph's fuller structure and depth.

Who makes Domaine Les Alexandrins wines?

Domaine Les Alexandrins was founded in 2009 by viticulturalist Alexandre Caso and winemaker Guillaume Sorrel, son of Marc Sorrel of Hermitage. Today winemaker Benoît Busseuil leads production from their 12-hectare Northern Rhône estate in Tain-l'Hermitage.

What style of wine does Domaine Les Alexandrins make?

They make Northern Rhône reds from Syrah and whites from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne across multiple appellations. Reds show bold structure with violet and black pepper; whites are tropical and balanced. Their 2023 Saint-Joseph scored 90 points.

How much does Domaine Les Alexandrins wine cost?

Prices range from £13.25 to £53.70. Entry-level Le Cabanon reds and whites start at £13–£14. Mid-range Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph sit £23–£33. Top bottlings like Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage Blanc reach £47–£54.