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9 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Saint-Joseph.

Region DNA

The character of Saint-Joseph

Based on 291 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Saint-Joseph
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
8
80–89 Great
30
70–79 Good
8
<70 Other
2

Based on 48 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitTree fruitEarthOakRed fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Northern Rhône Saint-Joseph
190
Northern Rhône White
45
Northern Rhône Condrieu
17
French Comtés Rhodaniens White
17
Southern Rhône Red
14
French Comtés Rhodaniens Red
11
Northern Rhône Crozes-Hermitage
7
French Rosé
6

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah259Viognier59Marsanne51Roussanne43Grenache14Gamay13Pinot Noir7Chardonnay6Mourvedre5Chasselas4

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Saint-Joseph

Cave Saint Désirat

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Saint-Joseph

Saint-Joseph slopes northward toward elegance—where Syrah trades the Rhône's power for a leaner silk, its tannins resolving to herb and dark cherry before the glass empties.

Producers in Saint-Joseph

Restaurants in Saint-Joseph

Restaurants in Saint-Joseph