Hiking and Wine between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu
This guided hike plunges you into the heart of the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, on trails rarely used by visitors. It is distinguished by the perf...
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In the glass
Aroma: black fruit, delicate oak
Palate: black fruit
Deep red; complex black fruit with delicate oak, pure and intense; a powerful attack followed by round, elegant tannins.
What it pairs with
- Red meat Round tannins and black fruit suit roast beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Game Old-vine Syrah handles wild birds and venison.More wines for game →
- Cheese A hard cheese matches the powerful attack.More wines for cheese →
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 24 months in new oak; temperature-controlled fermentation up to 33 C
- Drinking window
- up to 10 from vintage
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge
What does Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge taste like?
Aroma: black fruit, delicate oak. Palate: black fruit. Deep red; complex black fruit with delicate oak, pure and intense; a powerful attack followed by round, elegant tannins.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge?
Guigal gives an ageing potential of 10 years and recommends serving at 16 to 18 C.
What food pairs with Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge?
Red meat is the first match; Game, Cheese also suit it. Round tannins and black fruit suit roast beef.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge?
Syrah (100%). Classification: Saint-Joseph AOC.
How is Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Rouge aged?
24 months in new oak; temperature-controlled fermentation up to 33 C.
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