Guigal

Philippe Guigal, oenologist, is the third generation to continue the family tradition of producing great Rhône wines. The Guigals work as a family to develop this prestigious Rhone House. From generation to generation, rigorous selection and excellence in winemaking have enabled the house to Guigal wines to present each year real references in the prestigious Rhone Valley appellations: Côte-RôtieCondrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Gigondas, Crozes-HermitageTavel, Côtes-du-Rhône... The Guigal wines must be part of your ideal cellar!

Guigal, a great Rhone Valley estate

At the head of several hectares of vines in prestigious appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage or Saint-JosephGuigal is best known for its famous wines of Côte-Rotie. Although the estate was founded by Marcel Guigal, it was only when his son took over at the age of 17, after his sudden death, that the estate grew and has continued to produce exceptional wines ever since. The style of Guigal's great wines can be recognized by the characteristic woody taste that defines its finest cuvées. The house of Guigal is known for ageing its wines over a period of two years. This maturation in barrel and then in cask produces velvety, weathered wines, but certain vintages can be more or less woody.

Grands crus with character

The Côte Brune and Côte Blonde terroirs, planted on steep slopes, are rich in schist and iron oxide. Combined with exceptional sunshine, these vineyards produce some of the world's finest wines. Côte Rotie Guigal wines such as "La Turque" or "La Mouline". Made exclusively from Syrah or Viognier grapes, Guigal's wines are very dark and rich in tannins. Visit Château d'AmpuisGuigal's flagship wine is produced on historic vineyards. The mansion is a listed historic monument, and has been home to many kings and queens of France. Ampuis is the cradle of Côte-Rôtie wines, and it's here that exceptional vintages such as the Château d'Ampuis 2015 which is a true sign of the vineyard's tendency to give up breeding in favor of terroir. It's a powerful, fleshy wine of rare complexity that has earned the estate a reputation for the quality of its Côte-Rôtie wines. Château d'Ampuis is available in several terroir versions: Le Clos, La Garde, La Grande Plantée, La Pommière, Le Pavillon Rouge, Le Mouin and La Viria, all wines of exceptional finesse and purity.

Wines for laying down

La Côte-Rôtie Guigal Brune et Blonde 2016 offers a most expressive nose with aromas of red and black fruits such as blackberry, raspberry and hints of sweet spices such as vanilla. It's a delicate wine that just needs to age quietly for several years to reveal its full potential.