Winery ChiratLes Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge
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 Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge from the Winery Chirat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge of Winery Chirat in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge
The Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge of Winery Chirat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, pasta with merguez or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chirat's Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Verdejo
An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Rouge from Winery Chirat are 2017, 2018, 2016
Informations about the Winery Chirat
The Winery Chirat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Juice
The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.
