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Guigal - Saint-Joseph 2011

Name: Guigal - Saint-Joseph 2011
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.9 (16 reviews)

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

3.9/5 (16 customers)

89-91/100

Robert Parker

14/20

Gault & Millau

“The 2011 Saint-Joseph, from the southern part of the appellation, is a 100% Syrah aged for two years in barrels. Classic, with notes of blackberry, pepper, and chocolate, it is complex and nuanced with a well-balanced profile and a beautifully textured palate. A truly fine wine with plenty of character, it should have a decade of aging potential ahead of it. ” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2011

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Sandy-gravelly limestone soils; the vineyards are located almost entirely in the municipalities of Tournon and Sarras

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 37 hl/hectare.

Wine Production

alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures

Livestock Farming

in second-fill barrels for about 28 months

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

dark red color with purplish highlights

Nose

powerful, with aromas of red berries and delicate woody notes

Palate

A powerful attack on the palate. The tannins are fairly round and supple

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2021

Production

Approximately 170,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with veal blanquette, lamb navarin, game birds, or roast free-range chicken...

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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 lead 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 colors—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 already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 14/20 (Good)

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the wine:

Fruity, woody, and herbal on the nose. A powerful, tannic red.

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 (2013 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

The 2011 Saint-Joseph, from the southern part of the appellation, is a 100% Syrah aged for two years in barrels. Classic, with notes of blackberry, pepper, and chocolate, it is complex and nuanced, with a well-balanced profile and a beautifully textured palate. A truly fine wine with plenty of character, it should have a decade of aging potential ahead of it.

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 trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: 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 premier 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

3.9/5

based on 16 reviews