Saint Joseph

On the northern side of the Rhône Valley, the Saint-Joseph appellation is one of the region's masters. On the right bank, stretching over 45 kilometers of hillsides, this AOC covers 26 communes in the Loire and Ardèche regions. With a subtle twist: facing steep slopes, its vines have adopted a terraced format. With a south/southeast exposure, this organization, used since Antiquity, takes place on schist soils
Saint-Joseph wines are primarily reds. Saint-Joseph wines are an excellent illustration of the use of Syrah. Until recently, Syrah was the only grape variety used for reds. However, roussanne and marsanne are now used to a much lesser extent in these Côtes-du-Rhône wines. These two white grape varieties also make up the entirety of the appellation's white wines. The result is a complex, elegant Saint-Joseph that once graced the tables of the Tsars. Today, they favor fruit aromas above all, with hints of blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by spice and pepper. If you have a bottle of Saint-Joseph, visit Vins Grands Crus: everyone can sell their wine at market prices.