Lieu-Dit Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
✨ Technical Specifications
E. Guigal's Saint-Joseph 'Lieu-Dit' Rouge is sourced from the historic, steeply terraced vineyard of 'Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph,' the very birthplace that gave the entire appellation its name. Originally cultivated by Jesuit priests in the 16th century, this legendary south-facing slope above the town of Tournon features decomposed granite soils that impart a distinctive mineral drive to the wine. Acquired by the Guigal family in 2001 from the esteemed Jean-Louis Grippat estate, this cuvée represents a masterclass in Northern Rhône Syrah. The grapes are hand-harvested from vines averaging 20 to 75 years old, followed by traditional fermentation and an elegant aging regime of approximately 16 months in oak barrels, half of which are new. The resulting wine is a profound expression of place, balancing intense black fruit, cracked black pepper, and violet aromas with a structured, stony finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in the historic village of Ampuis, Domaine E. Guigal is one of the most prestigious and defining estates in France's Rhône Valley. The family's legacy was further elevated under Marcel Guigal and his son Philippe, marked by the meticulous restoration of the Renaissance Château d'Ampuis and an uncompromising commitment to long oak aging through their own on-site cooperage. Renowned globally for setting the quality benchmark of Northern Rhône viticulture, Guigal is legendary for its peerless Syrah bottlings—particularly the iconic single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie 'La-La-Las' (La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque)—as well as opulent, aromatic Viognier expressions such as Condrieu La Doriane.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%