The white wine Saint-Joseph AOC Lieu-dit Blanc, vintage 2016 from the winery E. Guigal has been rated in 2018 by Benjamin Herzog with 96 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Roussanne, Marsanne
Tasting Notes
Noticeable new wood, floral background, very mineral: shimmer. Compact palate, silky and homogeneous, discreet acidity that nevertheless develops power in the interplay with the intense minerality. Still closed on the finish, but noticeably SAVOURY. Long and fine, very mineral.
More about the tastingNoticeable new wood, floral background, very mineral (flinty). Compact palate, silky and homogeneous, subtle yet powerful acidity in combination with intense minerality. The aromas on the finish are still closed but hint at the savouriness to come. Long and fine, very mineral.
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