Cave de TainTerre 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 Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terre 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.
Food and wine pairings with Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph
The Terre 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 veal shank with mushrooms, leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or autumn duck aiguillette.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Rousse
It is said to have originated in the Vallée du Gier, south-west of Lyon, and is found only in this region, like the Mornen, with which it has long been associated. It disappeared from the vineyard a long time ago, but is currently being recognized thanks to the association for the restoration and development of the Coteaux du Gier vineyard (A.R.D.V.C.G). A few vines still remain in a mixture in very old plots.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terre de Granit Saint-Joseph from Cave de Tain are 2009, 2014, 2011, 2010
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 Rhône septentrional to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhône septentrional
Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.
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: Aromatic
Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.
