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Guigal - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2012

Name: Guigal - 2012 Côtes du Rhône , Red
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.7 (102 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.7/5 (102 customers)

87-89/100

Robert Parker

“The 2012 Côtes du Rhône offers excellent value for money, with classic Southern Rhône notes of peppery herbs, smoky earth, and almost chocolatey black fruit. Full-bodied and concentrated, with both fine tannins and lovely acidity, it will be enjoyable for at least 5 to 7 years. ” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Robert Parker) The best value for the money!

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2012

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre

Regions

a wide variety of soils consisting of sediments, granitic limestone, alluvial deposits, and pebbles

Viticulture

sustainable viticulture to combat vine diseases and pests

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional method with temperature control. Long macerations

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak casks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

a deep, rich, and brilliant dark red color

Nose

dark fruits with hints of spice

Palate

Full-bodied, rich, and elegant. Rounded tannins that are well-integrated yet noticeable on the palate. Beautiful aromatic intensity.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2019

Production

3,500,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with cold cuts, meats, game, and cheeses...

More information at Guigal

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly lead the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, the estate boasts a rich portfolio of vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine enthusiasts can savor some of the valley’s greatest vintages, not to mention the brilliant Côtes-du-Rhône—in all three colors—and Tavel, Philippe’s favorite wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In addition to its “treasures” in côte-rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, the Guigal estate owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l’Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside—a site already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon—with a geological formation similar to that of the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

An iconic figure of the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a prominent winegrower. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous vineyards in Côte Rôtie, such as La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, not to mention La Doriane in Condrieu. A tireless worker with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he succeeded his father, Etienne. Philippe Guigal, an oenologist representing the third generation, continues the family legacy alongside his father, maintaining this dual focus on estate winemaking and wine trading. Winemaking for the northern appellations takes place entirely in Ampuis.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Tasted directly from the barrel, the 2012 Côtes du Rhône shows superb potential. Packed with peppery herbs, cherries, blackcurrants, and smoky notes, it is medium-bodied. The acidity is good, and the mid-palate is firm.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The most iconic winery in the northern Rhône Valley needs no introduction. Under this umbrella, we bring together the wines from our own vineyards, which we thus distinguish from our wine merchant operations. This includes the famous trio from the “ Côte-Rôtie ”: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne; the first two are brand names, while the last is a registered terroir. Added to these are the Château d’Ampuis cuvée and the Condrieu La Doriane. In addition to these star wines, there is the Vignes de l’Hospice cuvée—a Saint-Joseph situated on a magnificent terroir—as well as several premier plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is strongly supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently shifting the style of the wines, with aging practices that strike us as slightly less dominant. Needless to say, all these wines are built for long-term aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 102 reviews

Review and rating by Mr. ANTONY M. Posted on June 9, 2019

A sure bet at an unbeatable price. The 2012 vintage required five years of aging to reach its full potential.