Saint-Joseph “Vignes de l’Hospice”

« 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 »
Cultivated on a unique geological formation close to the famous ‘colline des Bessards’ in Hermitage, this Saint-Joseph has all the elegance of its appellation combined with the power of its neighbour facing the river.
Saint-Joseph - Vignes De L'Hospice - Red - GUIGAL wine

Technical Specifications

Soil Type

Steep vineyards on a granite slope.

Grape Varieties

100% syrah.

Average age of vines

About 60 years.

Average yields

39 Hl / hectare.

Winemaking

Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation up to 33°C.

Ageing

30 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. Powerful, round and elegant tannins.
Overall: Originating from a geological formation similar to the famous Bessards slopes in Hermitage, this Saint-Joseph has all the finess of the appellation and the strength of its neighbour accross the river.

Service Temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

15 years.

Food and wine matching

Red meat, game and cheese.

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