E. Guigal - Lieu Dit - Red 2014
Tasting notes
Eye: Deep red
Nose: Complex with dominant black fruit and delicate oak aromas. A pure and intense nose.
Palate: A powerful attack. Round and elegant tannins.
Overall: A veritable success. Fresh and powerful. Will become more refined with age.
Nose: Complex with dominant black fruit and delicate oak aromas. A pure and intense nose.
Palate: A powerful attack. Round and elegant tannins.
Overall: A veritable success. Fresh and powerful. Will become more refined with age.
Estate
The firm of E. Guigal, located in Ampuis, was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Since 1961 his son Marcel has led the estate, and his unparalleled work ethic and dedication to quality have brought attention to Cote-Rotie and other appellations throughout the Rhone that were in danger of being lost, and lifted the Guigal wines to the pinnacle of the wine world. Today, Marcel's son Philippe serves as Director and Oenologist, continuing the tradition of leadership in the Rhone Valley and uncompromising excellence.
Vineyard
The 30 mile long district of Saint Joseph, along the Western bank of the Rhone, extends from the southern part of Condrieu, through and around the town of Tournon (across the Rhone from Hermitage), to the northern boundary of Cornas. It comprises nearly 2,500 acres, planted about 90% to Syrah and 10% to Marsanne and Roussanne.
Guigal's Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit comes from the vineyard that gives the appellation its name, and is one of the finest sites in the Northern Rhone Valley. Guigal owns the majority of this parcel, with 14 acres in total, 60% of which is planted to red grapes and 40% to white grapes. The vines are from 20 to 75 years of age, planted on steep slopes of gneiss with streaks of granite, and produce yields of only around 1.8 tons per acre.
Guigal's Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit comes from the vineyard that gives the appellation its name, and is one of the finest sites in the Northern Rhone Valley. Guigal owns the majority of this parcel, with 14 acres in total, 60% of which is planted to red grapes and 40% to white grapes. The vines are from 20 to 75 years of age, planted on steep slopes of gneiss with streaks of granite, and produce yields of only around 1.8 tons per acre.
Food pairing
Red meat, game and cheese.
Technical data
Soil type: Steep sloped vineyards. Gneiss with granite streaks
Grape variety: 100% Syrah.
Average age of vines: 20 to 75 years
Winemaking: Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation up to 33 Celsius.
Ageing: 50% new oak barrels. 50% barrels of one wine.
Average yield: 38 Hl/hectare.
Consumption: A boire/a garder
Serving temperature: 16 Celsius to 18 Celsius.
Ageing potential: 10 years
