M. Chapoutier - Saint Joseph Deschants Rouge 2014 6x 75cl Bottles

Product Description

Colour: Deep garnet red. Nose: Very floral at first, developing into liquorice & spices. Palate: Supple, with dominant of red fruits & violets ; the finale is long, with spicy characteristics. Fish in tapenade sauce. Small game, lamb. Cooked pork meats. Soft cheeses, goat's cheese. Soil: Light acid granite ground, on the right bank of the Rhone, in the foothills of the Massif Central. We own the parcel of Saint-Joseph, situated between Mauves & Tournon, which has given its name to the appellation. Harvest: From the veraison, the evolution of the maturing process is checked regularly & the grapes are h&-harvested when they are at the peak of their maturity. Vinification: Like our Hermitage wine, our Saint-Joseph is vinified in open concrete tamks. Vatting lasts between 3 & 4 weeks. Maturing: The majority of the wine is aged in vats, with around 20% being aged in oak casks, for between 12 to 18 months.