Domaine Pierre FinonLe Caprice d'Héloïse 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 Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph from the Domaine Pierre Finon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph of Domaine Pierre Finon in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph
The Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph of Domaine Pierre Finon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or home-made cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Pierre Finon's Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Completer
Very old vine cultivated in Switzerland (canton of Grisons) where writings relating its presence were found in Malans dating from 1321, its origin would however be Italian. It is related to the white humagne, the bondola bianca, the bondoletta, the marzemino and the lafnetscha its mother. It should be noted that the Completer is today little multiplied in Switzerland, almost unknown in France and even less in the other wine-producing countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Caprice d'Héloïse Saint-Joseph from Domaine Pierre Finon are 2015, 2010, 2014, 2011 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine Pierre Finon
The Domaine Pierre Finon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
