COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 'Vignes de l'Hospice' is a flagship cuvée from the historic Northern Rhône producer E. Guigal. Sourced from an exceptional, steeply terraced vineyard overlooking the town of Tournon-sur-Rhône, this site was historically owned by the local hospice before being acquired and meticulously restored by the Guigal family. The vineyard sits directly across the river from the legendary Hermitage hill, sharing a similar geological pedigree. This wine represents the pinnacle of the Saint-Joseph appellation, showcasing the power, elegance, and longevity that the region's granite soils can impart to the Syrah grape.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard features slopes of up to 45 degrees, making any mechanical work completely impossible.
Fact 02
Geologically, the decomposed granite soil of this vineyard is identical to the famous 'Les Bessards' climat in Hermitage.
Fact 03
The vineyard was historically owned by the hospital of Tournon before being acquired by Guigal in 2001.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this cuvée is highly traditional yet precise. Due to the extreme steepness of the terraced slopes, all harvesting is performed entirely by hand. The grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by a long maceration period to extract deep color and structured tannins. The wine is then aged for 30 months in 100% new French oak barrels in the cellars of Château d'Ampuis, a signature maturation technique of the Guigal estate that integrates the oak seamlessly over time.
