E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes L'hospice 2019 750ml

Name: E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes L'hospice 2019 750ml
Brand: E. Guigal
SKU: 879408
Price: 111.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97 (5 reviews)

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750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Saint Joseph

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2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2006

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from an incredible vineyard located just above the village of Tournon (which Marcel states matter of factly is the best terroir in the appellation), the 2019 Saint Joseph Vignes De L'Hospice reveals a deeper purple hue as well as an Hermitage-like style in both its aromatics as well as its structure. This makes sense, as the soils are basically identical. Blueberries, blackberries, burning embers, leather, and violets are just some of its nuances, and it's full-bodied on the palate, with a deep, concentrated mid-palate, wonderful tannins, and a great finish. Where the other Saint-Josephs show the ripe, sunny style of the vintage, this, as always, remains much more cool-climate like, focused, and almost austere. Aged 30 months in new barrels, it's a candidate for the wine of the vintage and will have 30 years of longevity. ... More details

E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes L'hospice 2019 750ml

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Wine Advocate

93-96 Perennially among the best bottlings from the appellation, the 2019 Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice looks set to rival the tremendous effort bottled in 2015. Enticing scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings and cassis appear on the nose (it ages in 100% new oak), and while this full-bodied wine packs plenty of power, it also shows characteristic granite-derived restraint, delivering a tense balance between ripeness and structure. It should be a beauty, but give it time, as the tannins are prominent at this early stage of its evolution.

Rated 96 by Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of plush dark plums and violets lead to a layer of black olive and freshly picked rosemary leaves. The palate is stylish, accentuating delicious black and purple plums, and blackberries with a lift of acidity and a stony finish. An elegant accompaniment for duck prosciutto.

Rated 95 by Decanter

Very ripe, vibrant berry fruit to the fore with good blend between the fruit and oak and a little fresh kick on the finish. No drying tannins, all ripe and well balanced. Sleek and impressive, this is very good indeed. The best vintage yet for this cuvée. 13 months in new oak barriques.

Rated 95 by James Suckling

Lovely aromas of grated nutmeg, white pepper, baked plums and wet stone. Medium-to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Mineral and transparent, with lovely clear red and black fruit. A bit of wood here from the 36 months in barrel but it is well attuned to the fruit and will mellow with time. Persistent with great balance. Best after 2024.

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E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes L'hospice 2019 750ml

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Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Wine Advocate

Rated 96 by Wine Enthusiast

Rated 95 by Decanter

Rated 95 by James Suckling

Product Details

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Saint Joseph

Additional vintages

2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2006

Overview

Region: Rhone Valley

There are few wine regions in the world with a history as long and illustrious as that of the Rhone Valley in France. For over two thousand years, wines have been produced in this region, benefited by the excellent, mineral-rich soils of the region, and the varied climate which allows a wide range of grape varietals to grow. The Rhone Valley is now split into two quite separate regions, with the north part being characterized by its cooler, continental climate and the limited number of grape varietals grown, and the southern sub-region being perfect for growing a wide range of grapes, and producing an exciting number of different wine styles. The Rhone Valley is associated with elegant, flavorful wines, and certain grape varietals such as Viognier and Syrah, which are adept at expressing the finer features of their terroir.

Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.

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