Vignoble de BoisseytLes Rivoires 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 Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph from the Vignoble de Boisseyt
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph of Vignoble de Boisseyt in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph
The Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph of Vignoble de Boisseyt matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or aiguillette of duck normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Vignoble de Boisseyt's Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Mérille
Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Rivoires Saint-Joseph from Vignoble de Boisseyt are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Vignoble de Boisseyt
The Vignoble de Boisseyt is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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.
The word of the wine: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
