Pascal Perrier Domaine de Gachon Saint-Joseph 1999Saint Joseph, in France's northern Rhne Valley, is comfortably the region's largest appellation in terms of geographical coverage. The appellation title covers both red wine made mainly from Syrah, and white wine made from Marsanne and Roussanne blended. When originally introduced in 1956, Saint Jospeh covered just six parishes, but following early commercial success and the subsequent drive for expansion, the boundaries were extended in 1969. It now

and for many years was a stopping point for pilgrims on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

On one occasion

Maxime BARREAU : his vines are planted on the most beautiful clay-limestone slopes and cultivated with passion

La Grange Neuve de Figeac

Retaining great freshness and elegance

at the bottom of the valley

vibrant character

whence its modern name

all within a lush yet structured profile2

Showing some early fading of the primary colours at the rim

30% Cabernet Sauvignon

which was composed of 85% Tempranillo