2004 E. Guigal, Saint-Joseph, Vignes de l’Hospice 1x75cl

Vinous – 93

Deep ruby. Remarkably powerful cherry, licorice and violet aromas, with a deeper impression of cassis coming up with air. Thick, weighty and sweet; liqueur-like flavors of spicy cherry and blackberry are complicated by suggestions of game and espresso. Remarkably concentrated and sweet on the finish, which displays superb focus and length. [Josh Raynolds, 01/01/2007]