Domaine BoissonnetCuvée Léon Saint-Joseph
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Léon Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Léon Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Léon Saint-Joseph
The Cuvée Léon Saint-Joseph of Domaine Boissonnet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or duck leg confit in white wine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Boissonnet's Cuvée Léon Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Barroca
Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
Informations about the Domaine Boissonnet
The Domaine Boissonnet is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
Northern Rhône cru on the right bank (Ardèche, Loire): signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - refined and structured with notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), raspberry, violet, pepper, spices, liquorice and an undergrowth touch, softer tannins than Cornas or Hermitage, seductive fruit-structure balance. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers). AOC (1956) over 26 communes, south-facing slopes, granite, schist and gneiss. Ageing 3-10 years.
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: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
