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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by hive on 2/19/2019 flawed bottle: Past it's life of giving. Flat tasteless and metallic (1025 views) | | | Tasted by R J Lewis on 2/20/2018: Nutty, dried apricot, sultana. Very tertiary in character - savoury. Long finish. Drink now, not suitable for further ageing. Probably over-developed for some palates. (1232 views) | | | Tasted by AMC Eagle on 2/28/2015 & rated 91 points: Pop and pour; medium gold color; sweet smell with a dose of honey, honeysuckle, sugared yellow fruits. The palate is unctuos and has some weight to it; got some more honey, some apricots, and some buttery peaches. Nice finish and paired with pasillas. 91+ (2803 views) | | | Tasted by Paul D on 12/3/2014: Guy's St Joseph Offline (RSJ, Coin Street, London): Brighter appearance, medium straw yellow. Nose is at first mute and slightly oxidative, but slowly coming out of its shell to show stone fruit, creamy vanilla, some florals. Medium/full bodied, attractive slightly creamy stone fruits, nice mouthfeel to this and welcome contrasting acidity on the good length finish. Very good and may improve. ***(1/2) (3506 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 6/27/2014 & rated 90 points: Found a few of these on sale for $10 (normally $45) and opened one with beer can chicken. 665 cases made. 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne. Floral nose with roses. Notes of honeysuckle, limestone, peach and hazelnut. Meaty texture and a creamy finish. 90-91 points. (3390 views) | | | Tasted by Friar Tuck on 7/9/2013 & rated 84 points: A most disappointing wine.It has a promising rich orange tinged gold colour.Almost no nose.What there is vegetal and does not change with time Korea temperature. The mouth feel is dense with no fruit. A persistent bitterness and at cooler temperatures almost no taste. (3446 views) | | | Tasted by tjib13 on 6/29/2013 flawed bottle: oxidized (3348 views) | | | Tasted by tendring on 6/10/2013 & rated 90 points: Wine Education Service - Northern Rhône (LSE): Intense gold.
Honeyed, crème caramel, blossom notes, very attractive nose.
Wonderful aged example, rich and creamy, honeyed, complex, medium length. (2120 views) | | | Tasted by G.M. on 6/7/2013 & rated 92 points: Deep gold. Somewhat muted nose, but a very intense and complex palate. Haven't had a lot of this wine style, so quite foreign and interesting to me which led to this list of descriptors: Bran, cheddar, bees wax, lanolin, dried apricot (although looking at previous notes, can relate to DKFinancials descriptors too). Good acid with oily texture. Very intense, complex and long. Not as yummy as a chardonnay, but a very interesting and compelling flavour profile. A red wine drinkers white. (1869 views) | | | Tasted by The Masked Sommelier on 2/8/2013: Applewood smoked cheddar (without the cheddar), passion fruit, pineapple, a bit of lime. (2010 views) | | | Tasted by Mackmoo on 1/26/2013 & rated 86 points: Fading. Drink now. (1202 views) | | | Tasted by tjib13 on 8/13/2012 & rated 88 points: Gold color with a little orange, floral aromas with spice, dough, sour apple. very low acid. creamy texture. medium length nutty finish. Improves with air time. (1836 views) | | | Tasted by dkfinancial on 7/20/2012 & rated 92 points: This bottle was less evolved than half a dozen I've had so far. Sappy nose; resin, wood chips, grilled peaches & sherry soaked dry fruit. Replays on the palate; honeyed tropical fruit, roasted nuts, honeyed and oily. At peak now and will probably hold for another year - I wouldn't push it any longer. We had this with frites, smoked trout, and marinated whitefish - it was a wonderful match, especially with the fish. (1814 views) | | | Tasted by The Masked Sommelier on 3/13/2012: Le vin est d’un jaune paille soutenu avec reflets dorés. Le vin s’ouvre sur des notes de chêne neuf avant de laisser place à des notes de fruits jaunes à noyau, de menthe, de caramel mou et d’ananas à sous-maturité. L’attaque en bouche est grasse et un peu chaude en raison du taux d’alcool élevé. Nous y retrouvons les même notes qu’au nez dans une longue finale qui équilibrée.
Prêt à boire, mais peux se conserver encore quelques années. (2003 views) | | | Tasted by alittle on 3/9/2012 & rated 89 points: DoktaP, JoeG and Basecadet Visit KW (Dave's House): Popped and poured. Deep golden colour in the glass. Initially, this was quite muted on the nose, but eventually gave way to melon, apricot, peach, stoney minerality, butterscotch and some overt oak notes. On the palate, this was massively textured, showing apricot, honey, marzipan and hazelnut. Not much in the way of structure here with low tannin and low acidity. The finish is quite long, but shows a bit of heat. An interesting wine for certain, but not particularly enjoyable to me. This needs more acidity. (2741 views) | | | Tasted by ikileo on 2/6/2012: Chilled and drank over 3 hours. No formal notes.
Pre-Valentines Day Dinner
Woah, where do I begin with this wine? Never had something like this before. Nose of floral, musk and whisky (?). Palate was austere but elegant with very complex flavours. I don't even know if I like this or hate this. A very cerebral moment. But it paired well with a lot of the courses in the degustation that we had. (2469 views) | | | Tasted by NapaInBaltimore on 9/1/2011 & rated 91 points: Impressive color! (1978 views) | | | Tasted by Myrtle on 7/11/2011 & rated 93 points: Beautiful rich gold color, honeysuckle, caramel candy, high-glycerine, rich and fatty on the tongue. Fantastic after the first hour, unknown afterwards as it just went too fast! Will only get better over the next couple years. (2411 views) | | | Tasted by Biggsy on 5/13/2011 & rated 91 points: Pale gold colour. The nose is subtle and minerally with a sense of ozone and the lightest touch of cooked fat. Long and complex with honeyed stone fruits, a touch of bitterness from the Marsanne and a wet stone, slightly spicy finish. Lovely. (2269 views) | | | Tasted by Cellarmaster on 3/31/2011 & rated 93 points: One of the obscure but great white Rhone wines produced by Guigal. New oak shows through a bit, but not offensiv,e adding depth, acidity and richness. Beautiful engraved like impression on the bottle. I believe will age for years much like Guigal's Hermitage Blanc (2579 views) | | | Tasted by pjaines on 3/24/2011: Burnt butter, whisky - overpowering - tarte burnt aftertaste. Really heavy and not pleasant. Non!! (2285 views) | | | Tasted by EricB on 11/12/2009 & rated 85 points: Nice body, but a bit of sharpness that is sometimes present in young Rhone Whites. Could be very good later, but I'm worried that it will be rlat with age. Nose is delicious - butterscotch and lychee. (2644 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 6/25/2009 & rated 81 points: Berry Bros & Rudd - Perfect Partnerships - Fine Wine & Seafood (Berry Bros, London): Nose: Smoked fruit (eh?), alcohol, perhaps some marzipan
Mouth: Quite bitter and acidic, not as smooth as I'd want. Perhaps it's a little young? (3436 views) | | | Tasted by rottcodd on 12/25/2008 & rated 89 points: Rock-enfused! (2680 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, January/February 2009, IWC Issue #142
(E. Guigal Saint Joseph Blanc) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, January/February 2009, IWC Issue #142
(E. Guigal Saint Joseph Blanc Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| E. Guigal producer website
A FAMILY HISTORY
Land with 24 centuries of history behind it, worked and preserved by three generations of winemakers with family values at their core and a commitment to an illustrious terrain that produces prestigious wines. This, in a nutshell, is the Maison Guigal. Right from the beginning the motto, “No Pains No Gains” underpins the promise made to Etienne Guigal. A commitment to work together to follow in his footsteps, to communicate the family’s passion and create so many emotions. Today, Marcel and Philippe, along with their wives, are the guardians of this exceptional domain which combines history, devotion and a sense of togetherness. A breath of inspiration for generations to come.
CÔTE-RÔTIE
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Planted on slopes by the Romans 24 centuries ago, this illustrious vineyard is made up of the Côte Brune, upstream of the Reynard and the Côte Blonde which is downstream. Planted almost exclusively with Syrah, the Côte Brune produces a powerful, intense wine. Thanks to a dash of Viognier which compliments the Syrah, the Côte Blonde is more subtle. There is a charming legend attached to this appellation and the Château d’Ampuis: “the sire of this place had two daughters, one with hair as dark as the night and the other blonde like a field of wheat. When they got married he endowed each with two of his best slopes. This is how we inherited the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde”
CONDRIEU
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With its steep terraces which plunge towards the Rhône, this vineyard is planted solely with Viognier. A rare grape varietal imported by the Greeks at the beginning of our era, combined with granite soils its naturally complex character produces a unique white wine with a yellow golden hue and intense and subtle notes of delicate apricot and white peach.
SAINT-JOSEPH
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Enjoyed at the table of kings, this illustrious wine’s name hails back to the 16th Century and the Jesuit monks of Tournon. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. These grape varieties grown on a South to South East facing steeply sloped vineyard with granite soils produce elegant, luscious wines.
HERMITAGE
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A prestigious appellation since ancient times, it is named after a 13th Century hermit who sought redemption by devoting himself to prayer and the cultivation of vines. Enjoyed by the Russian Court and the great and the good of Europe, this rich and powerful wine with intense aromas is produced from Syrah for the reds and Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.
CROZES-HERMITAGE
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A typical wine of the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from warm pebbly soils with good drainage. This is a vast appellation partially planted on slopes. The reds are produced from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Rousanne. The red wine is deep ruby in colour, full of savoury flavour and well-balanced. The white wines are dry and aromatic with floral notes.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
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These soils are composed of calcareous round pebbles and the vineyards are swept by the Mistral winds and warmed by the Provencal sunshine, resulting in wines with unmistakable flavours of the South. These southern wines are produced from a complex blend of the 13 grape varieties of the appellation with Grenache as the main component. They are complex with soft and powerful tannins and are characterised by a generous and strong personality.White Rhone BlendA white wine containing two or more Rhône varieties, including: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Northern Rhône Guide to the wines and appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley -
The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
Regional History:
Phocaean Greeks established viticulture in the Rhone as far back as 600 BC, but until the 14th century the wines were not seen outside the region. The establishment of the Avignonese Papacy (1305-1377) brought fame to the region's wine-so much so that their Burgundian neighbors to the north banned wines from the Rhone in 1446, a measure that effectively cut off trade with England and other Northern European markets for over 200 years. Stretching southward from Lyon to just south of Avignon, the Rhone produces a wide variety of wines, with the appellations north of Valence producing the least (in volume), and the towns south of Montelimar producing prodigious amounts. As in other regions, the most interesting wines come from small farms. Saint-Joseph, in the northern Rhone, extends for some distance between Condrieu in the north to Saint-Peray in the south. The reds are made from Syrah and the rare whites from Marsanne and Roussanne, and Viognier.
### 2017 vintage ###
"The first red wines already tasted in the Northern Rhône promise a beautiful vintage, with a quality close to the 2015 or even the 2009 vintage" - NEWRHÔNE MILLESIMES |
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