E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit blanc 2023
92/100
Vinous
"A complete success!"
"The Saint-Joseph Blanc Lieu-Dit 2023 matches the exceptional quality of the 2022. Aged partly in new oak barrels and partly in second-fill French oak barrels, the 2023 exudes aromas of lemon zest, yellow apple, toast, white flowers, and a hint of quince. Full-bodied, round, and concentrated, the sublime 2023 ends with a complex finish of great freshness. Ready to drink now." (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Straw yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Very complex with woody and floral notes, hints of hazelnut and yellow fruit
Mouth
Very rich attack, then bathed in fruit and roundness, harmony between a very broad aromatic palette and a richness very characteristic of this Saint-Joseph from the best terroirs of the appellation.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with river fish, a selection of goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of land), supplemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcels in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine lovers can taste some of the greatest vintages in the valley, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône, in all three colors, and Tavel, Philippe's favorite wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In addition to its "treasures" in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, Guigal owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the "Saint-Joseph" locality, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside, already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-star rated estate (Outstanding production)
About the estate:
An iconic figure in the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a large landowner. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous Côte Rôtie vineyards such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist representing the third generation, continues the work alongside his father, still maintaining this duality of property and trade. The vinification of the northern appellations all takes place in Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this entity, we bring together wines from our own vineyards, which we separate from our wine trading activities. This includes the famous trio from Côte-Rôtie: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, the first two being brands and the last a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d'Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l'Hospice cuvée, a Saint-Joseph located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently changing the style of the wines, with a slightly less dominant approach to aging. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long-term aging.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Bottled just two weeks before my visit, the Saint-Joseph Blanc Lieu-Dit 2023 matches the exceptional quality of the 2022 that I tasted last year. Aged partly in new oak barrels and partly in second-fill French oak barrels, the 2023 releases aromas of lemon peel, yellow apple, toast, white flowers, and a hint of quince. Full-bodied, round, and concentrated, the sublime 2023 finishes with a complex, very fresh finish. Ready to drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. JORDI P. Published on 01/02/2025
Perhaps not his best vintage, but it has the usual characteristics that make it a distinctive white Saint Joseph (among those I know). Of course, it comes at a higher-than-average price.
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Review and opinion by Ms. CORINNE C. Published on 10/26/2025
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