{"id":5778,"date":"2020-12-04T11:07:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T10:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=5778"},"modified":"2020-12-04T11:07:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T10:07:22","slug":"invest-wine-st-joseph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/invest-wine-st-joseph\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint-Joseph: Which wines to invest in?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations which will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. All our investment and wine guides.<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Visit Saint Joseph wines<\/a> are world-famous. They appeal to a large number of connoisseurs thanks to their accessibility in terms of taste and price.\u00a0<\/span>The appellation is located in the Northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley and, like its neighboring appellations, lies on the right bank of the Rh\u00f4ne. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A VARIED TERROIR \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

In terms of history, the Saint Joseph wines<\/strong> have passed through many hands. At first, it was the Greeks who cultivated the vines, then, in love with their terraces, the Romans took over. Until then, the wines were called \"Vin de Mauves\", and it was not until the monks of the monastery that the wine was given its definitive name of Saint-Joseph. <\/span>In 1956, the appellation d'origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e was created, bringing together winegrowers from the 6 communes covered by the specifications. At that time, the appellation covered 90 hectares, but was revised in 1994 to cover 1,330 hectares in 26 communes. Of these, 23 are in the Ard\u00e8che department and the other 3 in the Loire department.\u00a0<\/span>It is possible to produce white wines based on Roussanne<\/strong> and or Marsanne<\/strong> (around 13% of production) and red wines, with Syrah is the only grape variety<\/strong> (87% of production). These three grape varieties are planted on granite soils and benefit from a high level of diversity, as soft gneiss or marl completes the soil, giving real complexity to the wines and providing the vines with all the nutrients they need. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A SURPRISING COMBINATION<\/b><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Visit white wines <\/strong>can be very varied, because depending on the grape varieties used and the soil in which they are planted, they produce completely different wines. Roussanne produces dry, gourmet wines with notes of white fruit and stone fruit, while Marsanne produces a livelier, more characterful juice with white fruit and citrus aromas. Single-varietal cuv\u00e9es or blends are permitted. <\/span>The red wines are powerful, rich and warm, with notes of black fruit and pepper, but can benefit from a special blend. To soften this structure, Syrah can be blended with 10% of Roussanne or Marsanne to produce a less rustic, more delicate red.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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List of great St Joseph wines to discover<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

As announced by the Saint-Joseph AOC, there are around 190 \"operators\" producing wines in the appellation. Many of them are already very well known: Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, Michel Chapoutier, ... So here's our selection of lesser-known winemakers in which you can invest and taste. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

> Discover the best St Joseph wines<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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