Domaine RouchierSaint-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 Saint-Joseph from the Domaine Rouchier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Joseph of Domaine Rouchier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph
The Saint-Joseph of Domaine Rouchier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with bacon and onions, lebanese lamb meatball or wild boar ragout with kriek.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Rouchier's Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
The wines produced a long time ago in the Berry region from this grape variety were considered to be the best in the region. Today, Genouillet is in danger of extinction, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the black tressot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Joseph from Domaine Rouchier are 2012, 0
Informations about the Domaine Rouchier
The Domaine Rouchier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: Destemming
Action consisting in separating the grapes from the stalk before vinification. The stalk, the woody part of the bunch, may give the wine an unpleasant vegetal character.
