Cave de TainEsprit de Granit Saint-Joseph
Red wine
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 Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, minerality or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph
The Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beer goulash, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or stuffed duck or goose neck.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Béclan
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and a soft palate with fresh acidity; undemonstrative aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and Jura floral notes. Airy high-altitude style, best drunk young. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few confidential plots in the Jura. Native French black grape of the Jura, also called méclan, near-extinct.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph from Cave de Tain are 2014, 2012, 2017, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Cave de Tain
The Cave de Tain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 219 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Maccabeo
See macabeu.
