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Guigal - Saint-Joseph blanc 2016

Name: Guigal - 2016 Saint-Joseph White
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.1 (12 reviews)

Saint-Joseph|White wine

4.1/5 (12 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

“The 2016 Saint Joseph white is a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, half of which is aged in barrels and the other half in tanks. Aromas of toasted marshmallow hint at the use of a little new oak, while the palate is full-bodied and round, with just enough citrus for balance. ” (Wine Advocate 2017 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne

Regions

calcareous and granitic soils with a sandy-gravelly texture

Viticulture

using integrated pest management to control vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 35 hl/hectare

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Pressing followed by fermentation at low temperatures (between 16 and 18°C). 100% malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

partly in stainless steel tanks (50%) and partly in oak barrels (25% new barrels, 25% used barrels)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

bright, crystal-clear straw-yellow color

Nose

powerful and complex, with very distinct notes of white flowers and delicate woody aromas

Palate

A clean and supple attack. Plenty of body and roundness. A very aromatic finish with notes of pears and citrus.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with appetizers, fish, goat cheese, and more...

More information at Guigal

More information at Saint-Joseph

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three red, white, and rosé varieties—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In addition to its “treasures” in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site first identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and featuring a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

An iconic figure of the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, 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 family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

The 2016 Saint Joseph white is a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, half of which is aged in barrels and the other half in tanks. Aromas of toasted marshmallow hint at the use of a little new oak, while the palate is full-bodied and round, with just enough citrus to provide balance.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, 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 umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous Côte-Rôtie trio: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is 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 situated on a magnificent terroir—as well as several exceptional plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 12 reviews