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They began by planting half a hectare of Chenin Blanc, and then waited three years for the first mature harvest. And they were immediately successful, as the domaine was discovered by wine enthusiasts immediately after the first bottling. Since 2006, their eldest daughter, Céline, has also been involved in the estate, and the annual, sustainable production now stands at 120,000 bottles. 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The then-company Maurel \u0026amp; Vedeau has been sold, and Stéphane is now following his passion by making fantastic wines at the old family estate in the Rhône. We now sell his fantastic wines from La Tour Coste. Besides a delicious Côtes du Rhône Villages, these include Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteuneuf-Du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eStéphane's philosophy: Our wines grow in a completely natural environment, in harmony with the original vegetation. The vines are treated with the utmost care throughout the year, with the sole aim of producing the highest possible quality fruit. No chemicals or pesticides are used. Good wine can only be achieved when grapes of the highest quality are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Each year, Stéphane Vedeau strives to capitalize on the eternal principle that top-quality wine is created when you pair the ideal soil type with perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. 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