In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, pepper, light mineral, fresh herbs
Palate: fresh red and dark fruit, pepper, light tannins, mineral lift, clean finish
Guigal's entry Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. A light, fresh introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah with characteristic pepper and violet aromas.
What it pairs with
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Grilled chicken kebabs with lemon herbs
Light Syrah suits herbal, grilled poultry preparations. -
Pizza with tomato and mozzarella
The wine's fresh fruit and acid balance make it a good casual pizza wine. -
Charcuterie board
Entry Syrah and French charcuterie are the everyday Rhone pairing.
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. Grilled chicken kebabs with lemon herbs, Pizza with tomato and mozzarella, Charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Guigal's Saint-Joseph has been a reliable entry-level offering in the house's range for decades, providing broad access to the Northern Rhone Syrah character.
- 1970 — Guigal begins producing Saint-Joseph as part of the house's Northern Rhone range
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Rouge
What does Saint-Joseph Rouge taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, pepper, light mineral, fresh herbs. On the palate, fresh red and dark fruit, pepper, light tannins, mineral lift, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium, peppery and fresh finish. Guigal's entry Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. A light, fresh introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah with characteristic pepper and violet aromas.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Rouge?
Drink 4-10 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 chicken kebabs with lemon herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza with tomato and mozzarella and Charcuterie board. Light Syrah suits herbal, grilled poultry preparations.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.