E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes l'Hospice 2020 750ml

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Saint Joseph

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2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2012 2009 2006 2005 2000

Rated 99 by Jeb Dunnuck

The finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted, the 2020 Saint Joseph Vignes De L'Hospice is a dead-ringer for an Hermitage from the Bessards lieu-dit and reveals a dense purple hue as well as insane aromatics of pure crème de cassis, lit gunpowder, crushed stone, graphite, and truffle, with a liquid violet-like floral character. Full-bodied, massively concentrated, deep, powerful, and muscular on the palate, it nevertheless stays flawlessly balanced, has ultra-fine tannins, and a regal, structured, age-worthy style. It might be the finest Saint Joseph I've ever tasted, and I might be underrating this beauty by a point. It should hit prime time in 7-8 years and have 30 years of overall longevity. This is a legendary Saint Joseph that you should have in your cellar. ... More details

E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes l'Hospice 2020 750ml

Rated 99 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Wine Advocate

94-96 While in some years the quality of the lieu-dit Saint Joseph bottling can come close to this level, the 2020 Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice is a clear step up, offering substantially more depth and concentration. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lingering notes of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cherries and blueberries.

Rated 95 by James Suckling

Amazing nose of candied orange, ripe blackberry and smoke. Great balance of richness, precisely contoured fine tannins and strident minerality. Very long complex finish with so much smoky mystery. From a three-hectare single-vineyard that faces the hill of Hermitage from the opposite bank of the Rhone. Matured for 30 months in 100% small new oak casks. Drink or hold.

Rated 94 by Vinous Media

Wafts of graphite, black cherry jam, blueberries, black plum, wood smoke and meaty gradations introduce the 2020 Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice. Showcasing a firmer tannic corset than the Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, it also presents more depth and energy. Medium- to full-bodied and packed with an exuberant core of ripe black fruits, the 2020 brings it home with excellent persistence on the complex finish.

Rated 94 by Wine Spectator

A polished, richly styled red, with a warm robe of toasty oak and mesquite smoke wrapped around black cherry compote, spiced fig and mocha flavors. Shows singed incense and green herbs, which add refreshing detail through the dense, chewy palate. Reveals refined tannins, which are firm yet nicely meshed into the lavish, well-integrated texture. Dense and meaty. Drink now through 2040.

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E. Guigal St. Joseph Vignes l'Hospice 2020 750ml

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Professional Ratings

Rated 99 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Wine Advocate

Rated 95 by James Suckling

Rated 94 by Vinous Media

Rated 94 by Wine Spectator

Product Details

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Saint Joseph

Additional vintages

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2012 2009 2006 2005 2000

Overview

Region: Rhone Valley

In southern France, one of the primary wine regions responsible for the production of a fine and varied range of wines is the Rhone Valley. Split into two large sub-regions, this expansive valley benefits from micro-climates which allow the wineries to grow a vast array of fine grape varietals. The northern region is the more limited one in regards to the amount of varietals grown, focusing predominantly on raising excellent quality Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier vines for their distinctive and elegant range of wines. The southern region, on the other hand, has a beautifully Mediterranean climate, and is home to dozens of grape varietals which are used to produce white, red and rosÃ© wines, alongside some of the most famous and widely loved blended wines in the world.

Country: France

France is renowned across the globe for its quality wines and the careful expertise which goes into making them, but what is truly remarkable about this relatively small country is the vast range of wines it produces in such huge amounts each year. Not only are the finest red wines in the world said to come from the beautiful regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but elsewhere in the country we find the Champagne region, and areas such as the Rhone Valley and the Loire, whose white wines consistently receive awards and accolades by the plenty. This range is a result of the great variety of climatic conditions and terrain found in France, coupled with generations of wine makers working within single appellations. Their knowledge of specific terroirs and grape varieties has, over time, perfected the production of wines within their region, and the end results continue to impress the world to this day.

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