Retour Cave de Tain - Saint-Joseph - Nobles Rives - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Joseph
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Carmine-garnet red.
Nose Aromas characteristic of Syrah, with smoky, toasty notes.
Palate Fresh and youthful, with dazzling fruit, this wine offers well-proportioned, dynamic juice and smooth tannins.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Caillette ardéchoise, pigeon with truffles, Saint-Marcellin.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A key player in the Rhône Valley's revival, Cave de Tain is breaking all standards. This ambitious cooperative has consistently delivered intense wines of unquestionable quality, offered at unbeatable prices.


Now, it has reached an even higher level, much to our delight. With a conversion to organic farming and rigorous selection processes, Cave de Tain is firmly positioned as a leading force in the Northern Rhône Valley.
Wine The 2021 red Saint-Joseph Nobles Rives offers a beautiful expression of Rhône Syrah, with smoky touches and a hint of toast. Half aged in wood, the wine remains youthful and fresh, with a dynamic and well-proportioned palate featuring smooth tannins. A classic from the region.
Vinification Hand harvested, totally de-stemmed. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel or concrete vats, vatting for 20 to 25 days using gentle extraction methods.
pumping over 1 to 2 times a day.
Aging of 50% of the harvest in vats, and the remaining 50% in 400L barrels of several wines.
AWARDS
AWARDS Winery rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!