Guigal (Gamme Trésors) - Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Saint Joseph 2009
Rating: Robert Parker 90–95/100
“The 2009 St.-Joseph Lieu-Dit St.-Joseph looks phenomenal. Aromas of ink, graphite, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, spring flowers, and crushed stone literally burst from the glass in this full-bodied red. With astonishing purity and depth, it should be a prodigious St.-Joseph to drink within its first 10 to 15 years.” (The Wine Advocate February 2011 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
Dark red dress
Nose
A complex wine with notes of dark fruit and delicate woody aromas. The nose is very clean and intense
Palate
A powerful attack; the tannins are round and elegant thanks to oak aging
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers et des fromages...<br/>
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 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 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 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 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
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. JULIEN B. Posted on 12/04/2013
For now, just hot air—let's hope it all works out...
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Review by Mr. JEREMY D. Posted on 10/16/2012
I’m completely smitten with this extraordinary wine. Full-bodied, rich, and complex, it embodies the great terroirs of Saint-Joseph, which are easily reminiscent of those of Côte Rôtie. The wine still bears the mark of its aging, but in the background, you can sense the delicate, flavorful structure of this outstanding 2009 vintage. The Vignes de l’Hospice must be exceptional! Best to wait another 5 years.
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Review by Mr. JACQUES P. Published on March 23, 2020
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Review by Mr. GERARD P. Published on May 21, 2018
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Review by Mr. HENRI JEAN P. Published on July 28, 2015
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Review by Mr. JEAN BAPTISTE B. Published on June 16, 2015
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Review by Mr. ROGER B. Published on November 26, 2013
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN G. Published on September 3, 2013
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Published on 02/23/2013
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