Wine:

Well marked by its granitic terroir, the 2020 White Saint-Joseph displays nice notes of yellow fruit, peach in particular. The frame is supple, smooth, but still keeps a good structure. The finish, all in nuance, finishes convincingly. A very nice wine to reserve for starters, baked fish or fresh cheeses. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in wood. Aged on fine lees for 4 months in 400 liter barrels of 4 to 5 wines. Wine certified organic.

Color:

Pale and bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Nice bouquet of yellow fruits and peach.

Palate:

Smooth and savory on a dazzling fruit, this vintage with a light structure offers a nice and smooth wine, with a nuanced finish .

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish with meunière sauce, poultry with cream sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Cave de Tain is paving its way to the top of the Rhone Valley region. With consistency and ambition, this cooperative structure has been creating intense wines of undeniable quality, offered at prices defying all competition. With its conversion to organic farming, its rigorous grape selection, and high-quality standards, Cave de Tain is set to become your next favorite destination for great affordable wines, one of the top players of the Northern Rhone Valley region.