E. Guigal - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit blanc 2024
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“A complete success!”
The Saint-Joseph “Lieu-dit” is produced from the vineyards registered as “Saint-Joseph,” which gave the appellation its name. It is a white wine with a unique character, featuring rich fruit on the palate and an elegant, balanced structure. This cuvée offers a beautiful harmony between a wide range of aromas and the full-bodied richness so characteristic of this Saint-Joseph.
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
A very complex bouquet with woody and floral notes, along with hints of hazelnut and yellow fruit
Palate
A rich, full-bodied attack, followed by notes of fruit and a rounded texture; a harmonious balance between a broad aromatic profile and the characteristic richness of this Saint-Joseph, sourced from the appellation’s finest terroirs
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2034
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with river fish and a selection of goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those 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 rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine lovers can sample 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In addition to its “treasures” in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two fine vineyards 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:
A leading figure in 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 and representative of 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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the 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 label, we bring together 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 prime plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is firmly 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) 95/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
(2023 vintage)
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JORDI P. Posted on January 2, 2025
It may not be its 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 by Ms. CORINNE C. Posted on 10/26/2025
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