Domaine ValletMéribets 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 Méribets Saint-Joseph from the Domaine Vallet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Méribets Saint-Joseph of Domaine Vallet 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 Méribets Saint-Joseph of Domaine Vallet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, pepper or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Méribets Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Méribets Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Méribets Saint-Joseph
The Méribets Saint-Joseph of Domaine Vallet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or special' tagliatelle carbonara.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Vallet's Méribets Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Méribets Saint-Joseph from Domaine Vallet are 2020, 2019, 2018, 2022 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Vallet
The Domaine Vallet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 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: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
