Romain Duvernay Saint-Joseph
75cl
/
13% Vol
The Duvernay winery spent the 20th century supplying high quality wine to other producers in the Rhone region, until Romain decided that the quality of their grapes was such that they should start producing wine under their own label. Their name is still not widely recognised, which keeps their exceptional wines at reasonable prices. This rich, sumptuous Syrah is an excellent example of this.
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Romain Duvernay Saint-Joseph
€32.00
Ex Tax: €26.02
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Product Details
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Syrah
Alcohol %
13%
Style
Dry, Medium Bodied
Estate/Producer
Romain Duvernay
Country
France
Region/AOC
Rhone Valley
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or keep up to 10 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pair with casserole lamb and flaogeolet beans, roast duck, lamb tajine, or a curry.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter
4 Stars. 'Forest floor and hints of clove and dark chocolate dominate the nose here, with touches of raspberry & mulberry. The creamy palate is southern in style, bearing garrigue herbs in its red stone fruit flavour. Ends with a kick and good fruit verve.'
Jancis Robinson
16/20
International Wine Challenge
Silver Medal 2019
Gilbert & Gaillard 89/100
89/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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