2018 Saint Joseph Blanc "Lieu dit Saint-Joseph" Guigal

Even better, the 2018 Saint Joseph Lieu Dit Saint Joseph Blanc is all Marsanne and comes from one of the top terroirs in the appellation. Rocking notes of white currants, toasted spice, brioche, toasted nuts, and a hint of white flowers flow to a medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated white that does everything right. Drink it any time over the coming decade.

Always a star among the Guigal whites, the 2018 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph Blanc is slated for a November release. Entirely barrel fermented in 50% new oak, it's toasty and oaky up front, but it backs that veneer with notes of grilled pear, melon and pineapple. Full-bodied and rich, it's ripe and plush-almost a bit over the top-but it should drink nicely once it settles down a bit.