The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
On the nose of Saint-Joseph often reveals types of flavors of cream, orange peel or prune and sometimes also flavors of brioche, nutty or green apple. In the mouth of Saint-Joseph is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 298 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Joseph, producing 732 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Joseph go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
red wines from the region of Saint-Joseph go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of chinese fondue, tajine of mutton or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
On the nose in the region of Saint-Joseph often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth in the region of Saint-Joseph is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
