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 dombrés and pig tails, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or home-made cassoulet.

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

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.

On the nose of Saint-Joseph often reveals types of flavors of cream, orange peel or prune and sometimes also flavors of brioche, nutty or green apple. In the mouth of Saint-Joseph is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 298 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Joseph, producing 732 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Joseph go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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 the secrets of croque-monsieur, tuna and goat cheese pie or truffle with cantal and saint-nectaire cheese.

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: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Rochevine

Planning a wine route in the of Saint-Joseph? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Rochevine.

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.