Winery Villa d'ErgLes Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph

Red wine of Saint-Joseph of Rhone Valley of France

3.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph of Winery Villa d'Erg is a red wine from the region of Saint-Joseph of Rhone Valley.
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 Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph from the Winery Villa d'Erg

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph of Winery Villa d'Erg in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph

Pairings that work perfectly with Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph

Original food and wine pairings with Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph

Lamb

The Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph of Winery Villa d'Erg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, lamb chops marinated with herbs or auvergne potée.

Details and technical informations about Winery Villa d'Erg's Les Collines Pourpres Saint-Joseph.

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Winery Villa d'Erg

Grape varieties

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

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Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinella blanca

A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Italy - where it originated - and that can still be found today in the Veneto region. It is also known in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but is virtually unknown in France. According to genetic analysis, it is related to the white gouais, which it resembles somewhat. There is a Pinella nera, but it is not clear whether it is the black form.

Informations about the Winery Villa d'Erg

The winery offers 40 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Saint-Joseph in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Villa d'Erg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 200000 of of France wines

In the top 20000 of of Saint-Joseph wines

In the top 400000 of red wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

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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