Rhone Valley
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Joseph
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate listed in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 (RVF)
Estate mentioned in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2020 web version
Wine rated 16,5/20 by our Tasting Committee !
Wine:
Delicate and fine, the 2019 Red Saint-Joseph has beautiful aromas of smoke, blackberry and blackcurrant. The palate is rich, slightly tannic and of beautiful freshness. It is a pure, digestible and harmonious wine that we particularly appreciate in this ready-to-drink style. A very nice bottle to be appreciated over a decade or so, with roast poultry or braised veal breast, rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in barrels (from new to 4 wines).Color:
Dark and intense red with carmine shades.Nose:
Aromas of blackberry and blackcurrantPalate:
Fresh and tannic, this wine is pure, digestible and harmonious
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Lamb chops with Provence herbs, free-range guinea fowl or roast duck with melting potatoes.Cellar aging:
From now until 2033The Christophe Pichon estate produces incredible wines that speak volumes of the winemaker’s skills, vision and expertise. The estate is without a doubt among the elite of the sector, crafting skillfully vinified wines in a modern and pleasant style.