This wine is 100% Syrah coming from the Saint-Joseph appellation in Northern Rhône. It is a perfect winter wine, full-bodied with light hints of spices. This ripe Syrah has beautiful ruby color with purplish hues. On the nose you will find bursting black fruits, pepper and a touch of violet.
The palate offers nice notes of fresh fruits with a velvety texture. A good length and made to be the key player in a holiday feast!
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested & organic farming
AGING: 50% in oak barrels (from 1 to 6 wines) and 50% in stainless steel tank. Bottling after cross-flow filtration.
PRODUCER: Jean-François Jacouton winery
WINE MAKER: Jacouton Family
REGION: Saint Joseph AOP/Northern Rhône, France
SMELL: Black fruits, pepper and a touch of violet.
TASTE: Offers nice notes of fresh fruits with a velvety texture. A good length with light hints of spices.
BODY: Full-bodied
ACIDITY: High
SAVOR'S PAIRING:
pesto bolognese lasagna:
This wine is a main character in any meal. Big wines deserve big meals! Play with your spice rack to magnify the natural flavors in Syrah of allspice and clove. This is an easy recipe if you are cooking for a large group. We also suggest pairing this with a prime rib or rack of lamb!