Domaine CourbisLes Petits Prés 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 Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph from the Domaine Courbis
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph of Domaine Courbis in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph
The Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph of Domaine Courbis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or duck breast in foil (barbecue).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Courbis's Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Abouriou
Abouriou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Lot-et-Garonne). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The Abouriou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Petits Prés Saint-Joseph from Domaine Courbis are 2012, 2013, 2011
Informations about the Domaine Courbis
The Domaine Courbis is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 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: Vatting
After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.
