Saint-Joseph AOP - Maison Tardieu-Laurent

Saint-Joseph AOP - Maison Tardieu-LaurentIn the glass, the organically produced Saint-Joseph from Maison Tardieu-Laurent reveals a dense purple-red color. After the first swirl, this red wine displays high viscosity, which shows in pronounced church windows on the glass. The first nose of the Saint-Joseph flatters with notes of red currant. Joining the fruity aspects of the bouquet are barrel-aging notes such as bacon. The Saint-Joseph from Maison Tardieu-Laurent is ideal for all wine lovers who prefer as little residual sugar in their wine as possible. At the same time, it never appears meager or austere, but rather round and smooth. Powerful and complex, this velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its lively acidity, the Saint-Joseph reveals itself on the palate as impressively fresh and vibrant. On the finish, this well-ageable red wine from the Rhône Valley wine region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, nuances of red currant appear. Vinification of the Saint-Joseph from Maison Tardieu-Laurent The foundation for the powerful Saint-Joseph from the Rhône Valley is grapes of the Syrah variety. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery without delay. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally racked. Food recommendation for Maison Tardieu-Laurent Saint-Joseph Enjoy this organic red wine from France best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to boiled veal topside with beans and tomatoes, stuffed peppers, or arugula penne.