Domaine Georges VernayLa Dame 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 La Dame Saint-Joseph from the Domaine Georges Vernay
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Dame Saint-Joseph of Domaine Georges Vernay in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with La Dame Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with La Dame Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with La Dame Saint-Joseph
The La Dame Saint-Joseph of Domaine Georges Vernay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, oriental lamb skewers or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Georges Vernay's La Dame Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Colourful reds with the characteristic foxy taste of Vitis labrusca, a sustained ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate, with typical labruscoid aromas (wild strawberry, candy). In France, it is among the six hybrids banned since 1935 (with Clinton, Herbemont, Isabelle, Jacquez, Noah), still found in heritage trellises. French black hybrid obtained by Henri Bouschet (folle blanche × clinton).
Informations about the Domaine Georges Vernay
The Domaine Georges Vernay is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 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: pH
Short for "hydrogen potential", the pH is a parameter that defines whether a medium is acidic or basic. A high pH gives a soft wine, a very low pH translates into a wine that is too acidic.
