Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb sausages
    Accessible pepper-forward Syrah is the natural partner for grilled lamb sausage.
  • Pork tenderloin with mushrooms
    The wine's medium weight and pepper character work with pork and mushroom.
  • Charcuterie and cornichons
    Simple, honest Syrah suits a charcuterie spread.

How to serve Saint-Joseph Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb sausages, Pork tenderloin with mushrooms, Charcuterie and cornichons. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Faury family has farmed in Chavanay since 1979, producing both Condrieu and Saint-Joseph. The domaine is known for organic farming and a clean, precise house style.

  1. 1979: Faury family establishes the domaine in Chavanay

Facts

Producer
Domaine Faury · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Saint-Joseph AOC
Oak
12 months in used French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 20-35 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1979
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Rouge

What does Saint-Joseph Rouge taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery finish.

When should I drink Saint-Joseph Rouge?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Saint-Joseph Rouge?

Grilled lamb sausages is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork tenderloin with mushrooms and Charcuterie and cornichons. Accessible pepper-forward Syrah is the natural partner for grilled lamb sausage.

What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Rouge?

The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.

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