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Maison Guigal

Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice

Born under the Greek colonization, the vineyard is later cultivated by the Romans, seduced by these very steep slopes on the right bank of the Rhône river. Charlemagne is then counted among the great amateurs of this wine. Located between Chavanay in the north and Guilherand in the south, the vineyard extends over more than 50 km and 26 municipalities.

Appellation

Appellation created in 1956
87 % red wines
13% white wines
1 330 hectares of vineyard
51 111 hl/ year
Average yield about 38 hl/hectare
10 % of the production exported
Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Syrah 100%.

Terroir

The first vintage was in 2001 right after purchases of Domaine J-L Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit. This parcel of 3 hectares is located on Tournon-sur-Rhône. The cadastre has recognized perfect in the style of a Burgundy Clos by Monks from the Hospice. The emblematic granite from Tournon and blue quartz compose the soil.

Average age of vines

Between 20 and 80 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Manual harvests and a careful grapes selection. Temperature controlled fermentation (33°C).

Ageing

This wine is aged in new oak barrels during 36 months.

Yearly production

10 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Deep dark red.

Nose

Complex nose by black fruit and delicate notes from the new oak. The nose is intense and powerful.

Palate

Full bodied wine, tannins are powerful and elegant. Liquorice notes.

Overall

Own the finesse of his appellation and the power of his neighbour across the Rhône (Hermitage).

Service

Drinking window

To keep

Ageing potential

Up to 10 years

Service temperature

16°C to 18°C

Food pairings

Roast game, cheese: Cantal or Saint Félicien.

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