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Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Guigal 2011
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
Coming from a monopoly of jewels from the Saint-Joseph appellation, cuvée Vignes de l'Hospice is a unique expression of Syrah. Undoubtedly a gastro wine, enjoyed with jugged hare or cheese.
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Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Guigal 2011
The wine
The vines that make up the Vignes de l'Hospice cuvée are between 20 and 80 years old. Following alcoholic fermentations at temperatures up to 33°C, this Saint-Joseph is matured in new barrique barrels for 30 months. It has a dark red colour and offers elegant black berry aromas. The influence of the élevage is clear, yet manages to remain subtle.
About the Producer Guigal
Located in Ampuis, the cradle of the Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Guigal has contributed enormously to putting this appellation on the map, an appellation that was nearly lost to the phylloxera crisis at the close of the 19th century, the economic crisis of 1929 and the the two World Wars. In 1961, the young Marcel Guigal took over the reins. Driven by a desire to produce high quality wines, this young vigneron undeniably changed the perception of Côte-Rôtie wines. Nowadays, the brilliant enologist Philippe Guigal – son of Marcel – runs the domain. The house produces three cuvées “prestige” - La Landonne, La Mouline et La Turque – a sublime trilogy which wine connoisseurs go mad for. The vineyard now also runs over to the Rhone valley's prestigious appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Gigondas, Crozes-Hermitage. They are all vinified and matured in the cellars of Ampuis. Marel Guigal and his son Philippe continue to devote considerable care to all of the winemaking process: low-intervention viticulture, work done entirely by hand, given the parcel's situation on a 45 degree slope, vinification in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats, élevage in new oak barrels for 42 months, to allow the wine to fully develop its aromas etc. The headquarters of the domain is the Château d'Ampuis, a jewel of the Renaissance which is listed as a Historic Monument. The Guigal signature is one of the most emblematic of the Rhone valley, it shines for its infallible constancy and rigorous grape production.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level 3 NormalObservations 1 Slightly torn label, 3 Slightly marked labelsOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Saint-Joseph
Owner: Guigal
Vintage: 2011
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2026
Service temperature: 17°
Size (in ha): 3.2 hectares
Volume: 13000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: spice
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine