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

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

Colour Deep garnet red. Nose Very floral at first, developing into liquorice and spices. Palate Supple, with dominant of red fruits and 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 and Tournon, which has given its name to the appellation. Harvest From the veraison, the evolution of the maturing process is checked regularly and the grapes are hand 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 and 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.