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E. Guigal (Gamme Trésors) - Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice 2012

Name: E. Guigal (Trésors Collection) - Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice 2012
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.2 (22 reviews)

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

4.2/5 (22 customers)

18/20

Bettane & Desseauve

17/20

Jancis Robinson

93/100

Robert Parker

16/20

RVF

“This is a significant step forward—an astonishing bouquet that combines violet, spices, and more mineral notes in the style of a truly great Côte-rôtie, with length and complexity unmatched in the appellation. A great wine.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016) Orders of 3 bottles of this wine shipped within France will be delivered in the original wooden case.

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

Vignes de l'Hospice

Vintage

2012

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

2016

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 18/20 + Favorite (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:

This marks a significant milestone—an astonishing bouquet that blends violet, spices, and more mineral notes in the style of a truly great Côte-Rôtie, with length and complexity unmatched in the appellation. A great wine.

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 (2015 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

The 2012 Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospices is already approachable and tastes superb. Its ruby-purple color is accompanied by lovely aromas and scents of blackcurrant, black raspberry, chocolate, and spring flowers. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, direct, beautifully textured, and even seductive, it can be enjoyed at any time over the next 10–15 years.

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) 16/20 (Very 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 wine:

The 2012 Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice reveals a lovely concentration and juicy fruit. The body is of high quality, and the wine as a whole is voluptuous.

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.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2013 guide) 17/20

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 22 reviews