Guigal Saint-Joseph (blanc) 2018

Guigal SA

Guigal Saint-Joseph (blanc)
2018

$43.50

* Suggested retail price
Product code
13949776
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$37.78
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Saint-Joseph
Varietal(s)
Marsanne 95 %
Roussanne 5 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging up to 5 years
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About this winery

See the Guigal SA detail page for more information on this brand

Product notes

The vines are mostly located in the municipalities of Tournon and Sarras. Calcareous and sandy-pebbly granitic soil. Average age of the vines between 20 to 50 years.

Production notes

Manual harvest and sorting of the grapes. Vinification by pressing, then fermentation at low temperature (16 to 18 ° C). 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging 50% in stainless steel vats, 25% in new oak barrels and 25% in single wine barrels.

Tasting notes

Bright and limpid straw yellow color. Powerful and complex nose. Notes of white flowers very clearly perceptible. Delicate aromas of wood. Frank and supple attack. Lots of fat and roundness. Very aromatic finish with scents of pear and citrus. Wine marked by the freshness of aromas and fruit. The palate is powerful and round. Goes well with starters, fish and also goat cheese. Serve at 10 ° C.