Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red AOC - Paul Jaboulet Aîné

The Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red from Paul Jaboulet Aîné from the Rhône Valley reveals a dense, purple-red color in the swirled glass. When the wine glass is swirled, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which shows in strong church windows on the rim of the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine offers wonderfully expressive aromas of plum and blackberry, rounded off by further fruity nuances.

On the palate, the Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red from Paul Jaboulet Aîné opens wonderfully dry, firm and aromatic. Powerful and multi-faceted, this dense red wine presents itself on the palate. On the finish, this well-ageable wine from the Rhône Valley wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of blackberry and plum appear.

Vinification of the Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red from Paul Jaboulet Aîné

This powerful red wine from France is vinified from the Syrah grape variety. The Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Frenchman exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After hand-picking, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes Red

Ideally, enjoy this red wine from France at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, duck breast with sugar snap peas or boeuf bourguignon.

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