Winery Héritier de NessoncourtSélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Marsanne, the Roussanne and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Sélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Sélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Sélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph
The Sélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph of Winery Héritier de Nessoncourt matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beer goulash, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or venison stew to be prepared the day before.
Details and technical informations about Winery Héritier de Nessoncourt's Sélection Parcellaire Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Informations about the Winery Héritier de Nessoncourt
The Winery Héritier de Nessoncourt is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 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: Reasoned (agriculture)
Conventional agriculture but concerned with limiting synthetic treatments as much as possible.
