Cave Saint DésiratGrand Apollon 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).
The Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph of the Cave Saint Désirat is in the top 30 of wines of Saint-Joseph.
Taste structure of the Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph from the Cave Saint Désirat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, plum or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, cassis or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph
The Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or adapted vietnamese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Cave Saint Désirat's Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay à jus blanc
Typical Burgundian grape variety. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural cross between Pinot and Gouais, which are the same parents of Melon. Gamay is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Apollon Saint-Joseph from Cave Saint Désirat are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Cave Saint Désirat
The Cave Saint Désirat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 73 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.
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The word of the wine: Leaflet
Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.
