E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge (2022)

The Guigal domain, founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, traces its roots to vineyards over 2400 years old, still marked by Roman terraced walls. Etienne, who began winemaking at 14, crafted 67 vintages and helped develop Vidal-Fleury before his son Marcel took over in 1961 after Etienne’s sudden blindness. Marcel’s determination led to the acquisition of Vidal-Fleury in 1984 and later estates in Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Crozes-Hermitage. Today, in the cellars of Ampuis, the Guigals produce and age the renowned northern Rhône appellations—Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Crozes-Hermitage—alongside celebrated southern Rhône wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel, and Côtes-du-Rhône.

The 2022 Cotes du Rhone Rouge is a deep and dark red. On the nose intensely aromatic, with black fruits and spices. The palate is full, round and sexy. Round and smooth tannins present through the full bodied, ample wine. Overall a complete wine, with a long finish, with elegance and finesse accompanying the abundance of fruit and well-balanced tannins.

Blend: 50% Syrah, 45% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre