The Château Saint-Jean is one of the best wineries to follow in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Château Saint-Jean wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Saint-Jean 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 Château Saint-Jean wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Château Saint-Jean wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb curry with coconut milk, pasta carbonara or chicken fillets with mustard and cream.
On the nose the red wine of Château Saint-Jean. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio, dark fruit or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of Château Saint-Jean. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.
Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Saint-Jean.
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.
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Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
