Cave Saint DésiratAbbaye Saint-Pierre 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 Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph from the Cave Saint Désirat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph
The Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or rabbit with marengo sauce.
Details and technical informations about Cave Saint Désirat's Abbaye Saint-Pierre Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Gros Bourgogne
Simple, dry and fresh whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. A discreet rustic profile. Almost disappeared from commercial cultivation, preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of Burgundy. Rare French white variety, once grown in Burgundy and the central regions.
Informations about the Cave Saint Désirat
The Cave Saint Désirat is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 77 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: Fendant
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