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AOP Côtes du Rhône – Domaine Saint Jacques, made with organic grapes

AOP Côtes du Rhône – Domaine Saint Jacques, made with organic grapes

This estate was created in the 16th century by the Marquis de Causans. He named it “St Jacques” in memory of his son, who was also named after the apostle. The estate has been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.

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Terroir
Clay and limestone. The Vineyard is located in Jonquières, just meters away from vineyards of AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu.
Grape varieties
Grenache 65%, Syrah 15 %, Carignan 15%, Mourvèdre 5%
Winemaking
Destalking, 3 to 4 weeks fermentation, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28° to 30 °C. The wines is vinified and matures in concrete, in order to show the purest expression of the fruit and terroir.
Ageing
6 months in concrete tanks to soften the tannins.
Tasting notes
An intense red colour with purple glints. The nose is powerful with dominant red fruits notes including raspberry, strawberry and spicy notes as liquorice and garrigue. The mouth exhibits a balance in mouth with ripe fruit, freshness and roundness. Tannins are well-matured and smooth.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept 3-5 years. Serve at 15°-17°C
Food pairings
With any mediterranean dishes even spicy ones and also with meat in sauce. Also delicious with cheeses and woked vegetables.
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Awards

2024 : Gold medal Concours de Lyon
2023 : Gold medal Avignon // Gold medal Concours de Lyon
2022 : Gold medal Macon
2021 : Gold Medal Orange
2020 : Gold Medal Féminalise
2019 : Gold Medal Lyon
2018 : Gold Medal GG 2019
2017 : 2* and Coup de Coeur Guide Hachette
2016 : Gold Medal Orange

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