E. Guigal : Côtes du Rhône 2021

The aromatic expression and balance of a Côtes du Rhône red wine

The property

The E. Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, took over in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation continues the legacy and values of this iconic family house of the Rhône Valley.

Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, the E. Guigal estate oversees a mosaic of vineyards located in numerous appellations that form a range of wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, the E. Guigal house has experienced strong growth, notably becoming the owner in 1995 of the famous Château d’Ampuis, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine or even Château de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This cuvée from E. Guigal is a Rhône wine made from vines about 35 years old grown on very varied soils made up of sediments, granitic limestones, alluvium and pebbles.

Vinification and aging

Traditional vinifications with temperature control of fermentations as well as long macerations. The aging of this Côtes du Rhône wine is 18 months in oak barrels.

Blend

This Côtes du Rhône 2021 from E. Guigal is the result of a blend of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre.