DOMAINE DES JEANNE

BOUTIQUE LUBERON ESTATE, SOUTH OF FRANCE

F R E Q U E N T L Y     A S K E D     Q U E S T I O N S

Everything you might want to ask

About the estate, the wine, how it compares, and how to get it!

 

Domaine des Jeanne is a boutique seven-hectare wine estate in Oppède, in the Luberon region of Provence, in the South of France. Founded in 2011 by Lord Mervyn and Lady Jeanne Davies with winemaker Alexandre Samour, it is best known for pale, dry, elegant rosé. Below are the questions we are asked most often — by newcomers, enthusiasts, gift buyers and trade alike.

 

The Estate

What is Domaine des Jeanne?

Domaine des Jeanne is a boutique wine estate of seven hectares in Oppède, in the Luberon region of Provence, in the South of France. It was founded in 2011 by Lord Mervyn Davies and Lady Jeanne Davies together with winemaker Alexandre Samour.The estate is best known for its pale, dry, elegant rosé, and also produces white, sparkling and red wines. Every wine carries a "JJ" prefix, honouring the two Jeannes behind the name.

Where is Domaine des Jeanne made?

At the estate's own vineyard in Oppède, in the Luberon — part of the wider Provence wine region. The seven hectares sit between the mountains and the sea on limestone-rich soils, not far from the celebrated wine commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Taste & style

What does Domaine des Jeanne rosé taste like?

JJ Rosé is pale in colour and dry, crisp and elegant on the palate — the classic South of France style. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Clairette, it shows fresh red-fruit and citrus character with a clean, refreshing finish. It is light and easy to drink, but with enough structure to pair with food rather than being only an aperitif.

Is Domaine des Jeanne rosé dry or sweet?

It is a dry rosé. Like the classic rosés of Provence and the wider South of France, JJ Rosé is made in a dry style with crisp acidity and no perceptible sweetness — which is exactly what makes it so food-friendly and refreshing. 

What food pairs with Domaine des Jeanne rosé?

Mediterranean and summer food: grilled fish and prawns, chicken, lamb, salads, charcuterie, goat's cheese, and anything with herbs, lemon, garlic and olive oil. Its freshness cuts through richer grilled dishes while staying light enough for seafood and vegetables, so one bottle can carry a whole meal.

Comparisons

How does Domaine des Jeanne compare to Whispering Angel?

JJ Rosé is made in the same pale, dry, elegant style that has made Whispering Angel and other Provence rosés so popular. The key difference is scale and origin: Domaine des Jeanne is a small, boutique estate making its own estate wine in the Luberon, rather than a large-volume brand.

For drinkers who enjoy the household-name Provence style but want something more distinctive and estate-made, it is a natural alternative. We go into this more in our alternative to Whispering Angel guide.

Is it a Provence rosé or a Luberon rosé?

Both, really. The Luberon sits within the broader Provence wine region of the South of France, so a Luberon rosé is a Provence rosé made in a specific, distinctive corner of it. Domaine des Jeanne is proudly a Luberon estate — which is part of what sets it apart from the better-known coastal Provence names.

Gifting & buying

Does Domaine des Jeanne make a good gift?

Yes — rosé from a boutique estate makes an excellent gift for summer occasions, anniversaries, birthdays and as a host or thank-you present. It is widely liked, easy to serve and feels celebratory, while an estate-made wine carries more of a sense of occasion than a supermarket label. You can buy by the bottle or the case; see our guide to rosé for gifting.

Where can I buy Domaine des Jeanne wine in the UK?

Directly through the estate's online shop, with delivery across the UK, and through selected independent wine merchants and restaurants. Trade buyers — restaurants, hotels and merchants — can enquire about stocking the range via our trade page.

Story & Name

Who founded Domaine des Jeanne?

It was founded in 2011 by Lord Mervyn Davies — a Welsh businessman, former banker and government minister — with his wife Lady Jeanne Davies, both keen wine collectors, and winemaker Alexandre Samour. The idea began as a search for the perfect rosé for their daughter's wedding, and grew into the purchase of a seven-hectare vineyard in Oppède in the Luberon. Read the full story here.

Why are the wines called "JJ"?

Every wine begins with "JJ" as a tribute to two Jeannes: Jeanne Davies, co-founder Lord Mervyn's wife and the person the estate is named after, and Petite Jeanne, the daughter of winemaker Alexandre Samour. The name reflects how central family is to both founding partners.

Where to next

Shop JJ Rosé — the estate's flagship dry rosé.

The best rosé for summer entertaining — choosing, buying and serving.

Best French rosé for gifting — for anniversaries, hosts and celebrations.

Our story — the founders, the winemaker and the vineyard in Oppède.