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E. Guigal (Gamme Trésors) - Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice 2011

Name: E. Guigal (Trésors Collection) - Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice 2011
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

4.1/5 (7 customers)

17/20

RVF

17,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5/20

Gault & Millau

93/100

Robert Parker

“Bottled in February 2014, the Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospices is a sexy, pure, and silky Syrah that readers shouldn’t miss. Fragrant and complex, with a beautiful bouquet of blackcurrant, licorice, spice, and pepper, it has a medium-bodied to full-bodied style, perfect for drinking over the next decade or more. ” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker) – Delivered in the original wooden case for orders of 3 bottles of this wine shipped within France

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

Vignes de l'Hospice

Vintage

2011

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

very steep vineyards on a granite hillside

Viticulture

sustainable viticulture to combat vine diseases and pests

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

control of alcoholic fermentation and temperatures up to 33°C

Livestock Farming

in new oak barrels for 30 months

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

dark red dress

Nose

spicy aromas with notes of dark fruit and spicy hints: a powerful and intense wine

Palate

Elegant, with harmonious tannins of great finesse—a very pleasant wine

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2031

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with red meat, game, and cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference 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 sumptuous texture, harmonious tannins, impressive length, and remarkable terroir character—but above all, a triumph of long, meticulously controlled aging.

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 16.5/20 (Very Good)

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the wine:

Rich and enveloped in a blend of flavors—blueberry tapenade and fresh hummus, black cherry, and sea-kissed garrigue—this intense and deep wine leaves a lasting impression on the palate... Well-rounded, lively, and with a delicately oaky finish!

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) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Bottled in February 2014, the Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospices is a sexy, pure, and silky Syrah that readers shouldn’t miss. Fragrant and complex, with a beautiful bouquet of blackcurrant, licorice, spice, and pepper, it has a medium-bodied to full-bodied style, perfect for drinking over the next decade or more.

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 (2015 guide) 17/20 (Great 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 wine:

The 2011 red Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice is incredibly refined, with a silky delicacy; it is open, approachable, and remarkably sensitive. It is ready to drink now.

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

4.1/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on August 1, 2021

The crowning jewel of one of the Rhône Valley’s most iconic wines, this 2011 Saint-Joseph—now at its peak—reveals, after two hours of aeration, an opulent, full-bodied, and voluptuous palate, refined by delicate tannins. Smooth and melt-in-the-mouth, these tannins release a profusion of flavors on the palate—blackcurrant, blackberries, black cherries, chocolate, forest floor, and smoke. The wine as a whole is marked by great finesse, harmony, and power, yet without heaviness, thanks to the beautiful influence of a long aging process that remains discreet. The impressive velvety, licorice-tinged finish is no exception. This is the very quintessence of Saint-Joseph—in my opinion, even superior to the very, very fine “Lieu-dit” cuvée. Score = 4.8. Tasted at 17° with family alongside a duck breast braised in a casserole, caramelized with honey and rosemary, served with candied Golden Delicious apples.