Guigal - Saint-Joseph - Vignes de l'Hospice - Red - 2022

Wine:

From a historic vineyard at the very heart of the appellation, the 2022 Saint-Joseph Red Vignes de l’Hospice remains one of the finest wines of Saint-Joseph. In this vintage of perfect ripeness, it reveals itself with generosity and precision, offering a silky texture layered with black fruit flavors, along with smoky, fresh, and mineral notes. The structured ageing brings extra depth and will benefit from a few more years, highlighting the beauty of this dense, velvety wine. A great wine with superb ageing potential — 15 years and beyond. A favourite of the Selection Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines between 20 and 80 years old. Fermentation and temperature control up to 33°C. Aged for 30 months in new oak barrels.

Color:

Intense red with purple reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruit mixed with delicate smoky, fresh and mineral notes.

Palate:

Generous and precise, with perfectly ripe fruit flavors, this wine offers a dense, velvety texture, supported by oak ageing that still shows its structure. A wine with outstanding ageing potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast guinea fowl with creamy potatoes, herb-crusted prime rib of beef, rack of lamb confit with honey and thyme, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2039 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A phenomenal winemaking success and a remarkable human story, Maison Guigal has reached a level few can match. With an unrivalled vineyard heritage, they’ve pulled off the near-impossible: producing large volumes without ever compromising on quality or consistency.

From their top single-vineyard cuvées to their prized lieux-dits, every bottle is crafted with precision and care. And their Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice is no exception — one of the true stars of the appellation, and year after year, among the very best.