E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2022
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
94-96/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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16/20
Jancis Robinson
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90-92/100
Vinous
"A perfect blend of freshness and power".
"Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit 2022 comes from one of the appellation's greatest lieux-dits and has been aged entirely in French oak. This medium- to full-bodied, ripe, concentrated and beautifully structured Saint Joseph offers plenty of red and black fruit, some Provencal herbs, spices and fleshy nuances, ripe tannins and a beautiful finish. This expressive, beautifully balanced wine will shine for 15 years if stored well." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
Features
Estate
Guigal
Cuvée
Lieu-dit
Vintage
2022
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Soils of lite gneiss with granite veins, steep vineyards on the Lieu-Dit Cadastré "Saint-Joseph".
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation control and temperatures up to 33°C
Breeding
Half in new pieces and half in 1-wine pieces
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red colour
Nose
Complex, dominated by black fruit and delicate wood aromas, very pure and intense nose.
Mouth
Powerful attack, round, elegant tannins thanks to wood ageing, balance between freshness and power.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game and cheese...
Guigal
Saint-Joseph
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Marcel and Philippe Guigal work together to run this fine family business, which since 2017 has expanded southwards into Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares owned), to be complemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcel of land in Côte Rotie, Condrieu, Saint Joseph and Hermitage. Enthusiasts can enjoy some of the valley's finest cuvées, not forgetting the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône, in all three colors, and Tavel, Philippe's favorite cru.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In addition to its côte-rôtie, hermitage and condrieu "treasures", Maison Guigal owns two fine parcels of saint-joseph: the lieu-dit "Saint-Joseph", which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice planted on a steep granite hillside, already spotted by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous colline des Bessards in hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 5*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
An emblematic figure of the Northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a great owner. Under this second hat, he manages famous Côte Rôtie crus such as La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with a tireless intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, oenologist and representative of the third generation, carries on the work in duo with his father, still based on this property-trading duality. Vinification of the northern appellations all takes place at Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The most emblematic house in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this name, we bring together the cuvées from our own vineyards, which we separate from our trading activities. We thus find the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque and La Landonne; the first two are brands, the last a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d'Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star crus, there's the cuvée Vignes de l'Hospice, a Saint Joseph located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the cuvée Ex-Voto is made. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently inflecting the style of the wines, with ageing that seems a little less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long ageing.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/20
About the wine:
A juicy, attractive nose brimming with plum, blue fruit and licorice root. The palate is firm, with a core of sweet black fruit. Toasted oak (clove) is present on the finish.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2023) 90-92/100
About the wine:
The Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph 2022 shows brilliant potential. Raspberry, red plum, black cherry, graphite, cedar and menthol resonate in this inviting Syrah. Medium-bodied, savory and concentrated, the 2022 exudes personality and class.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2024) 94-96/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit 2022 comes from one of the appellation's greatest lieux-dits and has been aged entirely in French oak. This medium- to full-bodied, ripe, concentrated and beautifully structured Saint Joseph offers plenty of red and black fruit, some Provencal herbs, spices and fleshy nuances, ripe tannins and a beautiful finish. This expressive, beautifully balanced wine will shine for 15 years if stored well.
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