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Guigal - Saint-Joseph 2012

Name: Guigal - Saint-Joseph 2012
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.6 (38 reviews)

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

3.6/5 (38 customers)

90-92/100

Robert Parker

15/20

RVF

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

RVF (G&M)

“As good as, if not better than, the 2011, the 2012 Saint-Joseph displays great maturity in its alluring flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and vanilla, as well as in its aromas of smoked meat. I think that with time, once the oak has integrated, it will take on a more classic profile. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, textured, and nicely concentrated, it will need a decade or more to fully express itself.” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2012

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Sandy-gravelly limestone soils; the vineyards are located almost exclusively 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.

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures

Livestock Farming

in second-fill barrels for about 28 months

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

a beautiful deep red color with purplish highlights

Nose

Powerful, with aromas of red berries such as blackberries, meaty and peppery notes, and hints of vanilla

Palate

A fresh, lively attack, with round, supple tannins and a lovely underlying mineral note

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2022

Production

Approximately 200,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 + Editor's Choice (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

A full-bodied wine with meaty notes that highlight the ripe fruit.

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

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 (2014 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Just as good as—if not better than—the 2011, the 2012 Saint-Joseph displays great maturity in its alluring flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and vanilla, as well as in its aromas of smoked meat. I think that with time, once the oak has integrated, it will take on a more classic profile. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, textured, and nicely concentrated, it will need a decade or more to fully express itself.

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

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

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.

RVF - Guide to the Best Wines Under 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A powerful, well-balanced wine, with an aging style that enhances the cocoa notes of a selection of Syrah grapes. An exemplary wine at this price point. Enjoy it now or over the next five years.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16.5/20

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.6/5

based on 38 reviews