Saint-Joseph “Lieu-dit” Red

« The treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary of the illustrious plots of the Maison Guigal. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of the process, from the vine to the cellars. They are the sole incarnation of the inspiration and inheritance of centuries of viticulture in an exceptional terroir »
Small black fruits and noble tannins allow this wine to represent this up-and-coming appellation in the northern Rhône with dignity.
Saint-Joseph - Lieu-Dit - Red - GUIGAL wine

Technical Specifications

Soil Type

Steep sloped vineyards. Gneiss with granite streaks. Lieu-Dit Cadastré « Saint-Joseph ».

Grape Varieties

100% syrah.

Average age of vines

About 50 years.

Average yields

40 Hl / hectare.

Winemaking

Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation up to 33°C.

Ageing

24 months in new oak.

Tasting

Eye: Deep red.
Nose: Complex with dominant black fruit and delicate oak aromas. A pure and intense nose.
Palate: A powerful attack. Round and elegant tannins.
Overall: A veritable success. Fresh and powerful. Will become more refined with age.

Service Temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

10 years.

Food and wine matching

Red meat, game and cheese.

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