The Domaine Rochevine of Saint-Joseph of Rhone Valley

Domaine Rochevine
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 18 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Saint-Joseph in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Rochevine is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the charming wine-growing territory of Saint-Joseph in France, Domaine Rochevine is a real gem for wine lovers. This is where you can find some of the most exquisite varieties of wine in the country, produced from meticulously selected and grown grape varieties in a natural and preserved atmosphere. Domaine Rochevine takes its name from its location, nestled in the heart of the extraordinary rocky wine landscape of Saint-Joseph. Stretching over nearly 8 hectares, the domain is characterized by its well-drained granitic soils that provide optimal conditions for vine cultivation. The operation of Domaine Rochevine is above all a story of passion and family tradition. The winemakers here devoutly perpetuate ancestral vineyard techniques, while integrating modern viticultural methods that respect nature and the local region. These sustainable and respectful practices guarantee the production of high-quality wines while preserving the biodiversity of the wine landscape. The domain mainly produces two varieties of wine: Syrah for the red and Marsanne for the white. Each of these wines is unique, offering an aromatic complexity that reflects the characteristics of the Saint-Joseph region. The red wines are remarkable for their elegance, their aromas of red fruits, spices, and their silky tannins. As for the white wines, they win over with their floral notes, their aromas of white flesh fruits, and their minerality. The Domaine Rochevine cellar is an attraction in itself. Here, the wines are aged both in tanks and in barrels with the utmost respect for traditions. The tastings are a true sensory experience, offering visitors an opportunity to discover the domain's exceptional wines.

Top Domaine Rochevine wines

Looking for the best Domaine Rochevine wines in Saint-Joseph among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Rochevine wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Rochevine wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Rochevine

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Rochevine

How Domaine Rochevine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Rochevine

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Rochevine. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Rochevine. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Rochevine

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Rochevine.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache

Discovering 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 top white wines of Domaine Rochevine

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Rochevine

How Domaine Rochevine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of quiche lorraine, marmite dieppoise or fondue comtoise (very digestible).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Rochevine

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Rochevine. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Rochevine

  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Rochevine.

  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne

Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.