Deschants Saint Joseph AOC - M. Chapoutier

The barrel-aged Deschants Saint Joseph from the wine-growing region of the Rhône Valley offers itself in the glass in bright purple. After the first swirl, one can perceive a perfect balance in this red wine, because it stands out on the walls of the glass neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. The first nose of Deschants Saint Joseph reveals notes of blackberries, blackcurrants and violets. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity balsamic nuances.

The M. Chapoutier Deschants Saint Joseph presents itself to the wine enthusiast wonderfully dry. This red wine is never coarse or meager, but round and smooth. The final of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of the Rhône Valley, more precisely from Saint Joseph, finally thrilled with considerable reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral hints of the soils dominated by granite.

Vinification of the Deschants Saint Joseph from M. Chapoutier

The balanced Deschants Saint Joseph from France is a single varietal wine, vinified from the Syrah grape variety. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in the Rhône Valley. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of granite. What is unusual about the production of this top wine from M. Chapoutier is the fact that the grapes grow on stone terraces in Saint-Joseph (FR). This traditional way of vineyard management is unfortunately very costly and time-consuming and therefore rarely found anymore. Without question, the Deschants Saint Joseph is also determined by climatic and stylistic factors Saint-Joseph. This French wine can be described in the best sense of the word as an Old World wine that presents itself in an extraordinarily impressive manner. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for Deschants Saint Joseph are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of coarse and less selective grape harvesters. After the harvest, the grapes arrive at the winery by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for the M. Chapoutier Deschants Saint Joseph

This red wine from France is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to cabbage roulades, stuffed peppers or pasta with sausage dumplings.

Awards for the Deschants Saint Joseph from M. Chapoutier

This wine from Saint Joseph not only inspires us, no, even famous wine critics already awarded him. Among the ratings for the 2018 vintage are

• Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker - 89-91 points

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