COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge E. Guigal 2021 is a 100% Syrah from the Northern Rhône's Saint-Joseph AOC. The 'Lieu Dit' designation points to a specific vineyard, emphasizing a particular expression of the appellation. E. Guigal, founded in 1946, is a family-run estate with a long-standing dedication to the Rhône terroirs. The Saint-Joseph appellation is characterized by its steep, often granite-based hillside vineyards, ideal for cultivating Syrah. The 2021 vintage is recognized for its freshness and minerality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€58
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lieu Dit means 'named place', highlighting a specific vineyard.
Fact 02
Guigal uses barrels from their own cooperage, established in 2003.
Fact 03
Vineyards are often on intensely steep hillside sites.
Fact 04
Farming practices are HVE certified (High Environmental Value).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge E. Guigal 2021 is made from 100% Syrah. Grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C. The wine then undergoes aging in oak barrels, with significant new oak usage, for periods that can extend up to 42 months for certain cuvées. Guigal has utilized barrels from its own cooperage since 2003. Farming practices adhere to reasoned struggle principles and are HVE certified.
