Guigal

Philippe Guigal, a winemaker, is the third generation to carry on the family tradition of producing great Rhône wines. The Guigals work as a family to develop this prestigious Rhône winery. From generation to generation, a rigorous selection process and excellence in winemaking have enabled the winery to Guigal wines to present, each year, true benchmarks from the prestigious appellations of the Rhône Valley: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Gigondas, Crozes-Hermitage, Tavel, Côtes-du-Rhône... The Guigal wines are a must-have for your ideal wine cellar!

Guigal, a leading winery in the Rhône Valley

Managing several hectares of vineyards in prestigious appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, or Saint Joseph, the Guigal winery has earned its reputation primarily for its famous wines from Côte-Rôtie. Although the estate was founded by Marcel Guigal, it was after his sudden death that his son took over at the age of 17, expanding the estate and ensuring it has continued to produce exceptional wines ever since. The style of Guigal’s great wines is recognizable by a characteristic oaky flavor that defines its finest vintages. The Guigal estate is known for aging its wines for a relatively long period of two years. This aging process, first in barrels and then in large casks, results in velvety, well-rounded wines, though certain vintages may exhibit more or less pronounced oak notes.

Great wines with character

The vineyards of the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde, situated on steep slopes, are rich in schist and iron oxide. Combined with exceptional sunlight, these vines produce some of the Guigal Côte Rôtie wines such as “La Turque” or “La Mouline.” Made exclusively from Syrah or Viognier grapes, the wines from the Guigal vineyard are very dark and rich in tannins. The Ampuis Castle, the flagship wine of the Guigal estate, is produced from the historic vineyards. The estate is listed as a historic monument and is known for having hosted many kings and queens of France. Ampuis is the birthplace of Côte-Rôtie wines, and it is here that one finds exceptional vintages such as the Château d'Ampuis 2015 which truly epitomizes this trend among vineyards to move away from extensive aging in favor of highlighting the terroir. It is a powerful, full-bodied wine of rare complexity that has earned the estate its reputation for the quality of its Côte-Rôtie wines. Château d'Ampuis is available in several terroir-specific expressions: Le Clos, La Garde, La Grande Plantée, La Pommière, Le Pavillon Rouge, Le Mouin, and La Viria—all wines of great finesse and exceptional purity.

Wines for aging

Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2016 It offers a highly expressive bouquet with aromas of red and black fruits such as blackberry and raspberry, along with hints of sweet spices like vanilla. This is a delicate wine that will benefit from being allowed to age quietly for several years to reveal its full potential.