Discover the top 100 best wines of Saint-Joseph of Rhône septentrional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Saint-Joseph and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northern Rhône cru on the right bank (Ardèche, Loire): signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - refined and structured with notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), raspberry, violet, pepper, spices, liquorice and an undergrowth touch, softer tannins than Cornas or Hermitage, seductive fruit-structure balance. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers). AOC (1956) over 26 communes, south-facing slopes, granite, schist and gneiss. Ageing 3-10 years.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
wines from the region of Saint-Joseph go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef casserole, leg of lamb with crust or sarthe pot.
On the nose in the region of Saint-Joseph often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, peach or apricot and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth in the region of Saint-Joseph is a powerful with a nice freshness.
