Cave de Tain - Saint-Joseph - Nobles Rives - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Carved out of the clay-limestone terroir in the southern part of the appellation, the 2021 white Saint-Joseph Nobles Rives is a pure, elegant white, dominated by marsanne. Beautiful complexity and freshness are expressed through very elegant floral notes, with a delicate touch of wood. The delicate palate, perfectly ripe and fresh, retains a beautiful natural tension and offers a lovely persistence of flavor, with delicate bitters. A white to be reserved for the table. Rated 93/100 by the Comité.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Alcoholic fermentation partly in vats at 18°C and partly in barrels. Aged 40% in new 400-liter barrels and the rest in vats on fine lees for around 9 months.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Pure and intense, with delicate floral aromas underlined by a fine woody note.

Palate:

Elegant, ripe and fresh, this aromatic complexity underlines its natural tension. On the palate, delicate bitters and a masterful touch of wood come together on a lingering finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, egg scramble with Alba white truffle, sea bass with fennel, small fry, fresh cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A driving force behind the Rhône Valley revival, the Cave de Tain is breaking new ground. This ambitious cooperative structure has accustomed us to intense wines of unquestionable quality, offered at unbeatable prices.

Now they've taken it to the next level, and we're delighted. With its conversion to organic farming and rigorous selection process, the cooperative is one of the major players in the Northern Rhône.