In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast pigeon with wild blueberry
The wine's wild blueberry and violet aromas are the perfect match for roasted pigeon. -
Lamb chops with herbs and garlic
Classic Rhone pairing; elegant Syrah and herb-infused lamb. -
Duck breast with lentils du Puy
Earthy mineral lentils and duck fat meet the wine's silky fruit.
How to serve Saint-Joseph Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pigeon with wild blueberry, Lamb chops with herbs and garlic, Duck breast with lentils du Puy. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Gonon family has farmed Saint-Joseph vines since 1963. Brothers Pierre and Jean Gonon farm old Syrah vines on the granitic schist of Mauves with biodynamic-practicing methods; production is around 30,000 bottles a year.
- 1963 — Gonon family begins cultivating Saint-Joseph parcels in Mauves
- 2000 — Pierre and Jean Gonon take over from their father; reputation grows internationally
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Gonon
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in old French oak foudres, no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1963
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Rouge
What does Saint-Joseph Rouge taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral and violet-tinged finish.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Rouge?
Drink 5-15 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?
Roast pigeon with wild blueberry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb chops with herbs and garlic and Duck breast with lentils du Puy. The wine's wild blueberry and violet aromas are the perfect match for roasted pigeon.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.