Cave Saint DésiratCuvée La Croix Maurice 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 Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph from the Cave Saint Désirat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée La Croix Maurice 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 Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph
The Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph of Cave Saint Désirat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, lamb kebab or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Cave Saint Désirat's Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Douce noire
Supple, fruity reds with an intense ruby colour, soft tannins and a generous palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, blackberry, soft spices and floral notes (violet). A charming style to drink young. A component of Savoie and Bugey blends, celebrated in California as Charbono and in Argentina as Bonarda. Indigenous French variety of Savoie and the Aosta Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée La Croix Maurice Saint-Joseph from Cave Saint Désirat are 2017, 2014, 2015
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: Friand
A light, easy-drinking wine with an immediate and fresh fruitiness.
