E. Guigal 1999 Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph (Saint-Joseph)

Country: France / Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph
Variety: Syrah Rhône Valley
Winery: E. Guigal / Saint-Joseph

Apart from the fact that this wine comes from a small parcel that is itself called Saint-Joseph, the other curiosity of this wine is its label, which is designed like a banknote, by the man who used to design French francs (now, of course, out of a job). The wine inside the bottle is powerful and concentrated, flavored heavily with new wood, vanilla and spicy fruits. Guigal believes it is possible to make great Saint-Joseph, and this wine certainly proves the point.