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 thai beef skewers, lamb chops à la champvallon or duck stew.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Esprit de Granit Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Teroldego
An autochthonous Italian grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time and is fairly common in the northern part of Italy (Trentino, Alto Adige, etc.). It can also be found in Slovenia, Croatia (Istria, etc.) and the United States (California, etc.), but is virtually unknown in France. Genetic analyses have revealed that it is the niece or nephew of dureza and therefore the aunt or uncle of syrah. It is also said to be related to marzemino, lagrein and refosco dal peduncolo rosso.
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
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.
The word of the wine: Farm
Wine dominated by a strong acidity and/or biting tannins. In this case, the components of the wine need to melt, i.e. to harmonize during the maturation in the cellar.
