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Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge Bottle

Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge2020

GuigalSaint-Joseph, France

Guigal’s Saint‑Joseph “Lieu‑Dit” Rouge is a single‑parcel expression of 100% Syrah from the steep, gneiss/granite slopes…Learn More »

$60

/750ml

2020 Retail Average

95

/100

2020 Pro Rating

Philipp Hertzog

Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2020 Vintage Overview

2020 OVERVIEW

Depth and lift define the 2020 Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge, with ripe blackcurrant and blackberry layered over violet, smoke and subtle savory tones. Medium to full in body but superbly poised, it flows across the palate with fine, polished tannins and vibrant acidity, finishing long, pure and finely etched. This vintage shows both the site’s intensity and an especially refined texture that promises graceful development in bottle.

Drinking Window
2024 2040
Pairings

Roast lamb with rosemary; Duck breast with blackcurrant sauce; Charcoal-grilled ribeye steak

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Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge · Knowledge Base

About Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge

Guigal’s Saint‑Joseph “Lieu‑Dit” Rouge is a single‑parcel expression of 100% Syrah from the steep, gneiss/granite slopes in the historic heart of the Saint‑Joseph appellation; the wine shows concentrated dark‑berry and black‑olive fruit framed by violet florals, savory spice and a mineral backbone. Guigal typically ages it in a high proportion of new French oak, giving ripe tannic structure and polished oak spice while preserving the freshness and clear terroir character that reward medium‑ to long‑term aging.