Wine:

The 2019 Red Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph is a parcel-based wine that, in this interesting and well-balanced vintage, rivals the decade’s best successes. Its aromas of black cherries, black currant, and spices settle into a dense and structured frame. The tannins are well-integrated and smooth. This is a wine that will stand decades of aging, a magnificent Saint-Joseph red combining freshness and power that will pair beautifully with a roasted lamb.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, alcoholic fermentation control and temperatures up to 33°C, aged for 24 months in new oak.

Color:

Red of beautiful intensity with vermilion reflections.

Nose:

Scents of black cherry and blackcurrant with spicy notes.

Palate:

This wine is dense and powerful, with intense notes of fruits. It is a full-bodied and fresh wine with smooth and velvety tannins .

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meat, leg of lamb with Provence herbs, Tandoori chicken.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033

Whether on its parcel-based wines or its lieux-dits terroirs, the estate’s mastery is unparalleled, with feverish attention paid to every small detail. All the wines are pure genius cuvées of admirable consistency, reflecting the House’s dedication to its terroir. 

The “Treasures” collection hosts the House’s most prestigious wines. These two Lieux-Dits Saint-Joseph are not only a part of it, but they are also among its chief ambassadors. Do not miss out on these two flagships of the Saint-Joseph terroir, incredible achievements to be enjoyed again and again!