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E. Guigal St. Joseph Blanc 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Saint Joseph
WA
92
WS
92
JD
92
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2013
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
90-92 A prebottling sample assembled from barrel and tank, the 2020 Saint-Joseph Blanc is a strong effort. Scents of petrichor, beeswax, pear, melon and citrus all combine on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush yet fine, leading into a long, silky-textured finish. ... More details
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E. Guigal St. Joseph Blanc 2020 750ml

SKU 922803
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Professional Ratings
WA
92
WS
92
JD
92
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
90-92 A prebottling sample assembled from barrel and tank, the 2020 Saint-Joseph Blanc is a strong effort. Scents of petrichor, beeswax, pear, melon and citrus all combine on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush yet fine, leading into a long, silky-textured finish.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
Starts subdued, then opens up to reveal an appealing mix of floral, stone fruit and fresh apricot flavors. Dense and juicy on the palate, with oak whispers to round off the edges. Builds in concentration toward the medium-length finish, with a kick of quinine bitterness. Marsanne and Roussanne. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.
JD
92
Rated 92 by Jeb Dunnuck
A step up over the Crozes Hermitage, the 2020 Saint Joseph Blanc has beautifully integrated oak as well as notes of white peach, honeyed apple, honeysuckle, and brioche. More medium-bodied on the palate, it has that classic Saint-Joseph focus and minerality and will drink brilliantly for 7-8 years, although there's no need to delay gratification.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Saint Joseph
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2013
Overview
90-92 A prebottling sample assembled from barrel and tank, the 2020 Saint-Joseph Blanc is a strong effort. Scents of petrichor, beeswax, pear, melon and citrus all combine on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush yet fine, leading into a long, silky-textured finish.
green grapes

Varietal: White Rhone Blend

The Rhone region of France has long been associated with some the finest blended white wines on earth, with centuries of expertise resulting in a wine industry which is based around the careful blending of a few extremely high quality grape varietals. Commonly, wines from this region use Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc varietals in the production of their superb white wines, with the winemakers skilfully blending different quantities of two or more of these grapes in order to achieve a perfect balance of flavor, acidity and body. The wines which are produced from these excellent varietals are usually highly aromatic, holding summery, bright flavors of peach, pear, honeysuckle and various spices, and are considered to be amongst the most elegant and enjoyable in the world.
barrel

Region: Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.
fields

Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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Varietal: White Rhone Blend

The Rhone region of France has long been associated with some the finest blended white wines on earth, with centuries of expertise resulting in a wine industry which is based around the careful blending of a few extremely high quality grape varietals. Commonly, wines from this region use Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc varietals in the production of their superb white wines, with the winemakers skilfully blending different quantities of two or more of these grapes in order to achieve a perfect balance of flavor, acidity and body. The wines which are produced from these excellent varietals are usually highly aromatic, holding summery, bright flavors of peach, pear, honeysuckle and various spices, and are considered to be amongst the most elegant and enjoyable in the world.
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Region: Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.