Pierre Gonon is the benchmark estate in the Saint-Joseph wine region of the Northern Rhône Valley. It is especially famous for its rich, spicy red wines made from the Syrah grape. Pierre Gonon established his eponymous estate in 1988 and it is still family owned and operated today. The 2 hectares (5 acres) of vineyards are planted on the finest granite slopes of Tournon, Mauves and Saint Jean de Muzols. Ma Shan and Hu Shan. The vineyards have been certified organic since 2004.