Cave de Tain - Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph

Cave de TainCuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph of Cave de Tain is a red wine from the region of Saint-Joseph of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph from the Cave de Tain

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph.

Winemaker
Cave de Tain
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Barbaroux

Barbaroux rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Barbaroux rosé can be found in several vineyards: Provence & Corsica, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph - 2015
In the top 100 of of Saint-Joseph wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph - 2014
In the top 100 of of Saint-Joseph wines
Average rating: 2.911100
Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph - 2013
In the top 100 of of Saint-Joseph wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph - 2012
In the top 100 of of Saint-Joseph wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Cuvée de L'Empi Saint-Joseph from Cave de Tain are 2012, 2015, 2013, 2014

Informations about the Cave de Tain

The winery offers 188 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 150 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Saint-Joseph in the region of Rhone Valley
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The wine region of Saint-Joseph

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.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Casting

Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.

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