E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2023
95-97/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“A perfect blend of freshness and power”
“A Syrah from a single Lieu-Dit, with 50% aged in new French oak barrels, the Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph 2023 is brilliant and displays exceptional purity in its aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, graphite, pepper, and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious, and impeccably balanced, it features fine tannins and a finish that goes on and on. It will benefit from 2 to 3 years of bottle aging and will drink beautifully for a decade.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2025)
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Eye
Dark red dress
Nose
A complex bouquet dominated by black fruit and delicate woody notes, with a very pure and intense nose
Palate
A powerful attack, with round and elegant tannins resulting from oak aging, and a balance between freshness and power
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (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 estate-owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine lovers can enjoy 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 locality known as “Saint-Joseph,” 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 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-owned vineyards and wine trading. The winemaking for the northern appellations all takes place in Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 exceptional estates, often blessed with 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, as well as 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 large 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 that strikes us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95-97/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A Syrah sourced from a single Lieu-Dit and aged 50% in new French oak barrels, the Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph 2023 is brilliant and displays exceptional purity in its aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, graphite, pepper, and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious, and impeccably balanced, it features fine tannins and a finish that goes on and on. It will benefit from 2 to 3 years of bottle aging and will drink beautifully for a decade.
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