Saint-Joseph AOC Wines: the Elegance of Northern Rhône Syrah

Saint Joseph offers fine reds made from Syrah and delicate whites. A grand cru from the northern Rhône, both elegant and generous.
Le Ratafia - Clos Saint Joseph

Le Ratafia - Clos Saint Joseph

  • 17,5 % vol
  • 0.5 L

35,00 €

Saint-Joseph Deschants rouge 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Saint-Joseph Deschants red 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

22,70 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2021 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph red 2021 - Guigal

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

25,00 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2023 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit red 2023 - Guigal

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

46,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Saint-Joseph organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

26,00 €

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Saint-Joseph blanc 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint-Joseph white 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph PDO
  • 0.75 L

30,00 €

Saint-Joseph "Les Royes" blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph "Les Royes" white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

39,90 €

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

39,00 €

Saint-Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2024 - Delas Frères

Saint-Joseph Les Challeys red 2024 - Delas Frères

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

22,50 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint-Joseph red 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

29,00 €

Le Cassis, Liqueur de Cassis- Clos Saint Joseph

Le Cassis, Blackcurrant Liqueur - Clos Saint Joseph

  • 20 % vol
  • 0.5 L

40,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2024 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

28,00 €

Saint-Joseph François de Tournon rouge 2021 - Delas Frères

Saint-Joseph François de Tournon red 2021 - Delas Frères

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

31,00 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit blanc 2022 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit white 2022 - Guigal

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

44,90 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

28,00 €

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Why is Saint-Joseph the favourite cru of Syrah lovers?

Stretching for more than 50 km along the right bank of the Rhône, at the heart of the Northern Rhône, the Saint-Joseph vineyard (AOC) offers rare diversity. This cru strikes a rare balance between the power of Hermitage and the finesse of Côte-Rôtie. Its secret? Soils of granite and metamorphic rock (gneiss, schist, mica schist…) that push Syrah to express all of its freshness.

The terroir: the duality between north and south

To choose the right bottle, you need to understand the geographical influences within the appellation:

  • The south (the historic Mauves and Tournon sector): This is the original cradle ("Vin de Mauves"). The wines here are deeper and more structured. The greatest cuvées can reach 10 to 15 years of ageing potential depending on the estate and the vintage.
  • The north (the sector near Condrieu): Here the wines often gain in elegance and floral aromatics (violet, white pepper), making them perfect for drinking earlier.

In practice, expect reds showing blackberry, pepper and garrigue, with a tannic structure that is more or less tight depending on the sector and the ageing.

How to choose your Saint-Joseph

  • To drink now: Go for cuvées from the northern sector for their elegance, their crunchy fruit and their notes of violet.
  • For the table: Choose a "balanced" cuvée, combining the black fruit of Syrah with the peppery spice of the Northern Rhône.
  • For the cellar: Opt for cuvées from the southern sector or single-plot selections with serious ageing for long-term cellaring.

Prices and estates: our expert selection

The price of a Saint-Joseph wine reflects the heroic work carried out on steep slopes. At Les Vins de Carole, we favour estates that respect this fresh, mineral identity: See all our Saint-Joseph wines in stock.

  • Benchmark houses: Maison Guigal (Lieu-Dit), M. Chapoutier (Deschants), Delas Frères.
  • Talented winegrowers: Domaine Courbis, Christophe Pichon, Domaine Combier (organic).

Saint-Joseph FAQ

Red or white Saint-Joseph?
The red (Syrah) makes up the majority and is structured; the white (Marsanne/Roussanne), produced in smaller quantities, offers richness, floral notes and a long mineral finish.

What temperature should it be served at?
We recommend 16 °C for the reds and 10-12 °C for the whites. Let it warm up slightly in the glass if needed, and remember to decant young reds for 20 to 30 minutes.

Morgon or Saint-Joseph?
Morgon (Gamay on blue stone / decomposed schist) is often more kirsch-like and fleshy, while Saint-Joseph (Syrah on granite and metamorphic rock) stands out for its black pepper notes and its mineral tension.

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