2007 St Joseph, Lieu-Dit St Joseph Blanc Maison Etienne Guigal

This very distinctive wine is a terrific expression of old-vine Marsanne. Unctuous peach and pear skin aromas are followed by white pepper, tropical fruit and hazelnuts. From one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the appellation, this is surely one of St Joseph’s very best white wines.

The fat, honeyed, unctuously-textured 2007 St.-Joseph Lieu-Dit St.-Joseph blanc includes some Roussillon in the blend, but it is dominated by the Marsanne component. Sumptuous aromas of liqueur of rocks, white currants, quince, and honeysuckle are followed by a full-bodied, complex, dry white wine to enjoy over the next 4-5 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2009)