Winery ChiratSoliste 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 Soliste Saint-Joseph from the Winery Chirat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Soliste Saint-Joseph 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 Soliste Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Soliste Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Soliste Saint-Joseph
The Soliste Saint-Joseph of Winery Chirat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tagine, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chirat's Soliste Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Soliste Saint-Joseph from Winery Chirat are 2017
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: Crunchy
A very colorful term to designate a sensation similar to the crunchiness of a grape bursting under the tooth in young and lively wines.
