Producer Hugo Vercasson

FRANCE, RHONE

Hugo Vercasson is a young vigneron and winemaker whose passion for wine has developed through a series of significant experiences in the heart of the Vallée du Doux and the renowned Rhone Valley region. Born in 1999, he has already accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skills working in various wineries, including Domaine Iserand under the guidance of Jeff Malsert. In 2021, Hugo embarked on a personal project, purchasing a plot of land in Arras-sur-Rhône and Eclassan, areas which unfortunately due to an appellation reform no longer fell within the Saint-Joseph AOC, as they were located at an altitude considered too high. Here he planted Massal selections of Syrah from Cornas and created a distinctive wine, “Saint-You”, to which he added 15% Viognier. In addition to this plot, Hugo has recovered several rented plots in the heart of the Saint-Joseph AOC, bringing his vineyard area to around 2 hectares. All work in the vineyard is carried out strictly by hand, and some of its vineyards are already certified organic, while others are in the process of being converted. Its first harvest, that of 2022, led to the production of three red wines and one white, for a total of approximately 4,500 bottles. The labels of its wines, characterized by an attractive design, were created by the illustrator Jules Maillard, helping to make its products not only good, but also visually fascinating. With his careful and artisanal approach, Hugo Vercasson represents a new generation of winemakers committed to enhancing the territory and producing high quality wines.