E. Guigal : Gigondas 2021

Tasting characteristics and serving recommendations for E. Guigal’s 2020 Gigondas

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful, elegant purple hue.

Nose
Intense aromas of stone fruit and forest floor, highlighted by notes of licorice.

Palate
Generous and rounded, the palate displays fine yet firm tannins, leading to an elegant, persistent finish.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 16 and 18 °C (61–64 °F).

Cellaring

Excellent aging potential: cellar until around 2030.

Food and wine pairing

An ideal partner for red meats, game and cheeses.

The indulgence and balance of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Domaine E. Guigal was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis. His son, Marcel, succeeded him in 1961. Today, the 3rd generation carries on the heritage and values of this emblematic family-run Rhône Valley estate. Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage: the E. Guigal estate tends a mosaic of vineyards across numerous appellations, producing a range of Rhône Valley wines of impeccable quality.

Over the vintages, Maison E. Guigal has expanded significantly, notably acquiring the famous Château d’Ampuis in 1995, as well as several wine estates (Jean-Louis Grippat, Domaine de Vallouit, Domaine de Bonserine, and Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

The vineyard

This Gigondas wine comes from vines around 40 years old, rooted in ancient alluvial soils and red clays, with stony slopes in places.

Winemaking and aging

After harvest, the grapes undergo a long maceration. Aging lasts 2 years in oak foudres, 50% of which are new.

Grape varieties

Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%).