Cave de TainSaint-Péray Grand Classique
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Saint-Péray Grand Classique from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Péray Grand Classique of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Péray Grand Classique of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of butter, minerality or apricot.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Péray Grand Classique
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Péray Grand Classique
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Péray Grand Classique
The Saint-Péray Grand Classique of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream), brochette of scallops and prawns or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Saint-Péray Grand Classique.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Péray Grand Classique from Cave de Tain are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2018
Informations about the Cave de Tain
The Cave de Tain is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 219 wines for sale in the of Saint-Péray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Péray
Cru of the northern Rhone (right bank, west of Valence, Ardeche, granitic soils): signature dominant Marsanne as white king (90%) with Roussanne — sparkling style (2/3 of production) with pale straw robe, floral nose, aromas of chestnut, apricot, toast, honey and almond, fine bubbles and airy mousse. Still wines with low acidity: dried apricot, acacia, beeswax, quince, white peach. Champagne method since 1829, signature finesse.
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: Gourmet
Unproductive shoot growing on the trunk of the vine.
