Saint-Joseph
The vineyards of Saint-Joseph stretches from Chavanay in the north to Guilherand in the south. It covers some 50 kilometers along the right bank of the Rhône, including 23 communes in the Ardèche department and 3 communes in the Loire department. The soils are light schist and gneiss on a granitic bedrock, mainly facing south/southeast. Saint-Joseph's climate is moderate continental, with hot, dry summers and regular rainfall in other seasons. Delicate and delicious, Saint-Joseph wines were already being sold in the 16th century. They were appreciated at the tables of the kings of France. In the 18th century, the Jesuits of Tournon gave the Saint-Joseph cru its present name. Between 1956 and 1969, all the vineyards in this part of the Côtes du Rhône were grouped together and given the status of local AOC. Saint-Joseph.
The area under production is around 1,000 hectares, with annual
annual production of around 35,000 hectolitres. The grape variety used for Saint-Joseph red wines is almost exclusively Syrah, with a possible 10% Roussanne or Marsanne. The latter two grape varieties are used to make our wines. Saint-Joseph white wines. Red wines are traditionally vinified with long vatting periods, and aged for 10 months to 2 years in chestnut or oak barrels. For white wines, cuvaison in open vats lasts 15 days and ageing lasts a few months. This very
beautiful Saint-Joseph appellation shines thanks to houses like M.
Chapoutierthe Maison Delas Frères, E. Guigal or Domaine Jean-Louis Chave,
visit Domaine Ferraton Père et Fils.
Saint Joseph wine, a two-color AOC
Saint Joseph, red wine
Syrah was the only grape variety used for Saint Joseph
red wine. However, a relaxation of the AOC requirements allows the addition of
10% marsanne or roussanne to refine the wine's strength. The
syrah gives power to Saint Joseph winewith a dark color
and spicy, peppery aromas, sometimes with a hint of violet.
violet. If enjoyed young, it will offer aromas of blackcurrant or even raspberry.
raspberry. Saint Joseph red wines typically age between 10 months
to 2 years.
Saint Joseph white wine
Saint Joseph white wine represents only 10% of the the appellation. The marsanne and roussanne grapes give this wine different different characteristics. Marsanne enhances Saint Joseph white wine with its golden colour golden color and, with age, develops nutty aromas. This rustic variety produces powerful wines with medium acidity. Roussanne produces a straw-yellow Saint Joseph white wine. straw yellow. In terms of aroma, it offers notes of summer fruits (apricot, peach) and more subtle notes of hawthorn, honeysuckle and discreet and discreet hints of narcissus.
Tasting Saint Joseph wines
A Saint Joseph red wine
Best enjoyed at a temperature between 16
and 18°C. It goes formidably well with grilled red meats or game.
game meats. It also goes very well with mature cheeses.
A Saint Joseph white wine
The optimum temperature for enjoying a Saint
Joseph white wine is between 12 and 14°C. As an accompaniment, we recommend
white meats or fish such as pike and turbot.
turbot. It goes wonderfully well with spicy dishes such as curry and strong
strong cheeses such as bleu d'Auvergne and fourme d'Ambert.
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Pierre-Jean Villa - Saint-Joseph Tildé 2022
93/100 Coup de Cœur RVF
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93/100 Bettane & Desseauve
Tildé is a direct reference to Pierre-Jean Villa's Spanish origins. In the shape of a wave, this accent underlines certain words in his native language. In Old French, the tildé was an inscription, a mark that was affixed to an object. The cuvée Tildé is a signature of his work as a winemaker. - Limited quantities available!
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes 2013
16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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92/100 Vinous
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91/100 Robert Parker
"Brilliant violet. Vibrant, mineral aromas of black and blue fruit jam, Indian spices and olive, with a hint of licorice. Concentrated flavors of blackberry and candied cherry, candied violet and peppery spice have great clarity, breadth and power. The floral quality enlivens the finish, which hangs on with excellent tenacity and just a hint of fine tannins." (Vinous 2016)
E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2022
94-96/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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16/20 Jancis Robinson
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90-92/100 Vinous
"Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit 2022 comes from one of the appellation's greatest lieux-dits and has been aged entirely in French oak. This medium- to full-bodied, ripe, concentrated and beautifully structured Saint Joseph offers plenty of red and black fruit, some Provencal herbs, spices and fleshy nuances, ripe tannins and a beautiful finish. This expressive, beautifully balanced wine will shine for 15 years if stored well." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit blanc 2023
95/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson
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92/100 James Suckling
Saint-Joseph "Lieu-dit" comes from the "Saint-Joseph" cadastral vineyard that gave its name to the appellation. It's a uniquely expressive white, with fleshy fruit on the palate and an elegant, balanced structure. This cuvée offers a beautiful harmony between a vast aromatic palette and the fatness so characteristic of this Saint-Joseph.
M. Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph Les Granilites rouge 2021
5/5 (1 review)
94/100 James Suckling
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92/100 RVF
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16/20 Jancis Robinson
"Wild berries, roasted meat, smoke, black pepper and a little leather. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Lots of violet on the palate, giving it a very delicate, elegant character throughout. Brilliant, with lively acidity and a precise, concentrated finish. Very mineral and granite-oriented". (James Suckling 2023). A bargain to be seized!
Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon - Saint-Joseph Le Paradis Saint-Pierre blanc 2023
97/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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93/100 RVF
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93/100 Decanter
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93/100 Wine Enthusiast
Paradis Saint-Pierre has an attractive golden color with brilliant highlights. On the nose, a hint of honey emerges, followed by a round, full-bodied palate, complemented by a sensation of freshness thanks to the minerality of the parent rock. The finish reveals roasted almond and hazelnut notes. A real marvel!
Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon - Saint-Joseph Silice rouge 2022
1*Étoile Hachette
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93/100 James Suckling
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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson
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92/100 RVF
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92/100 Decanter
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91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"A touch of leather lends extra complexity to a nose of tangy red berries and violet candy. Firm and structured, the palate is enveloped in a pleasant sweetness, framed by tannins that are present but smooth and finely cocoaed". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon - Saint-Joseph L'Olivaie 2022
2*Coup de Coeur Hachette
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17/20 Jancis Robinson
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93/100 RVF
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93/100 Decanter
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92/100 James Suckling
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91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"The estate's unfailing consistency has produced the best Saint-Joseph of the year, from a steep, south-facing parcel of very granitic soil. Flattering and complex, the nose combines fresh scents of peony and blueberry with warmer notes of kirsch cherry and sweet spices (cinnamon, white pepper). The ample, generous and caressing palate, endowed with silky tannins, reproduces this gentle spicy warmth and unfolds a long finish with a licorice bitterness that makes you want to have more. Irresistible now, this great bottle of southern charm has a bright future ahead of it". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Joseph rouge 2022
4.2/5 (4 reviews)
93/100 Vinous
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92/100 James Suckling
"The Saint-Joseph 2022 presents nuances of ripe red plum, crushed violets, graphite and licorice. Medium-bodied and full of energy, the 2022 hits the palate with excellent concentration. Framed by ripe but perfectly polished tannins, this is a magnificent St.-Joseph with assured aging potential." (Vinous 2024)
Domaine Bernard Gripa - Saint-Joseph blanc 2023
94/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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92/100 Vinous
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92/100 James Suckling
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16/20 Jancis Robinson
Planted on granite and loess soils, the Marsanne and Roussanne grapes produce a wine of finesse and roundness, with delicate floral and fruity aromas. Aged in wood, it also develops pleasant, finely toasted notes. A delicate white that will sublimate your recipes, such as poultry in sauce or aioli.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompée 2022
91/100 James Suckling
"A juicy, frank and fruity Saint-Joseph. The nose reveals notes of wild berries, cherries and peppercorns. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. The palate is serious, with intense spice giving energy to the delicious red fruit character. Peppery finish." (James Suckling 2024)
Stéphane Ogier - Saint-Joseph Le Passage rouge 2022
92/100 James Suckling
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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Le Passage rouge has a delicate nose of red fruit, with hints of pepper and licorice. The palate is silky and round, with spicy and floral aromas and a lovely licorice finish. A perfect match for truffle risotto...
Yves Cuilleron - Saint-Joseph Les Serines 2022
93/100 James Suckling
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91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"A serious, well-mannered, well-structured red Saint-Joseph. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, redcurrant, crushed stone and pepper. Medium-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. A bright core of crunchy black cherries and a concentrated finish with excellent length. Enjoy or keep. (James Suckling 2024)
Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Saint-Joseph Cuvée du Papy 2022
92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"More Côte-Rôtie than Saint-Joseph, the 2022 Saint-Joseph Cuvée Du Papy has a gorgeous nose of black raspberry and blackberry, intermixed with notes of ground pepper, smoked meat and crushed stone. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, with fine, polished, well-built tannins and a lovely finish." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
Domaine Jolivet - Saint-Joseph L'Instinct 2022
4/5 (2 reviews)
16/20 Jancis Robinson
"Full, dense nose. The palate has a sweet core of fruit and marked, robust tannins. It's chewy and straightforward, with a note of blue fruit coming through on the extended finish, and there's some detail under the oak that subtly creeps in on the finish. It's young and introverted, but has potential." (Jancis Robinson 2022)