E. Guigal (Gamme Trésors) - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Saint Joseph 2014
94/100
Robert Parker
"The Saint Joseph Lieu-dit Saint Joseph blanc 2014 is a superstar that ranks among the appellation's greatest wines and could easily be compared to the best Hermitage blancs. Caramelized peach, citrus, marzipan, honeysuckle, and a touch of elegant oak emerge from this full-bodied, structured, and crisp beauty. Good now, it will be enjoyed until 2029." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker) A pure success! Delivery in original wooden case for orders of 3 bottles of this wine.
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Eye
straw yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Very complex with woody and floral notes. Hints of hazelnuts and yellow fruits.
Mouth
Very rich attack, then bathed in fruit and roundness. Harmony between a very broad aromatic palette and a richness that is very characteristic of this Saint-Joseph from the appellation's best terroirs.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2026
Production
10,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
goes very 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
Wine rating (2015 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About wine:
The Saint Joseph Lieu-dit Saint Joseph blanc 2014 is a superstar that ranks among the appellation's greatest wines and could easily be compared to the best Hermitage blancs. Caramelized peach, citrus, marzipan, honeysuckle, and a touch of elegant oak emerge from this full-bodied, structured, and crisp beauty. Ready to drink now, it will continue to improve until 2029.
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.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 9 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 03/30/2017
This wine lacks finesse and remains marked by its heavy and overly rich character.
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Note and opinion by Mr. BART H. Published on 10/30/2021
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