Rhone Valley
Guigal - Saint-Joseph - Vignes de l'Hospice - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Saint-Joseph
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
5-star rating in Guide Bettane + Dessauve 2024
Wine:
Derived from a historic parcel, the cradle of the appellation, the 2021 red Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice remains one of the finest cuvées of Saint-Joseph. In this tense vintage, it appears more accessible, with a velvety texture, juicy and abundant fruit, ranging from black cherry to smoky undertones. Its sheathed structure, imbued with fragrances, skillfully captures the essence of the granite soil. A great wine with significant aging potential.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, temperature-controlled, aged in new oak barrels for 30 months.Color:
Bright, intense red.Nose:
Aromas of black cherries mingled with fine smoky touches.Palate:
Juicy and generous at the same time, this cuvée with its accessible profile offers a juice with a sheathed frame, abundant fruit and a velvety texture.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Red meats, game and cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.
A remarkable viticultural success combined with a remarkable human adventure, Maison Guigal has reached the pinnacle today. Its unparalleled vineyard heritage allows it to achieve the impossible: producing in large volume, with a quality and consistency never faltering.
Whether on its single vineyard cuvées or its named vineyards, the level remains very high, with a feverish attention to every detail. Its Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice is undoubtedly one of the stars of the appellation and remains, year after year, one of the best cuvées of Saint-Joseph.