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Guigal Saint-Joseph Blanc Lieu-Dit 2020
Saint-Joseph AOC
Etienne Guigal is a top name in the Rhône. His son Marcel took over in 1961 and, as Robert Parker remarked, “There is no winemaker on planet Earth who has produced so many compelling wines”. Savour his rare, luscious, barrel-fermented Saint-Joseph.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Full, creamy, toasted vanilla, ripe apricot. Luscious, complex
Aroma
Ripe apricot, honeyed notes, honeysuckle, toasted marshmallow
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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White - Dry
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Pale gold
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2025
Marcel Guigal not only makes an outstanding Saint-Joseph Blanc, he also makes this special Lieu Dit bottling. It includes the old-vine fruit from the former Grippat estate that Guigal now owns. Not only that, all the wine is barrel fermented, half of it in new oak and half in one-fill casks. Hence this white’s luscious wrap of toasted vanilla and spice over mouthfilling orchard fruit. It’s an amazing wine, with 94 points from Wine Advocate. It’s what you’d expect from Guigal, possibly the single most respected producer of the past century in the Rhône Valley. Old-vine Marsanne from steep, granite-rich soils, complemented by Roussanne, it is rich and luscious, with underlying citrus zip. A brilliant partner for sauced white meat or fish.
Wine Cellar Inside, 94pts
