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E. Guigal - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2020

Name: E. Guigal - 2020 Côtes du Rhône , Red
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.8 (25 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.8/5 (25 customers)

90-92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90/100

Decanter

90/100

James Suckling

elegant

best-seller

value for the money

"The winery's signature wine, it stands out for its premium quality across all vintages."

“A gem in the making, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône has a round, elegant, and incredibly satisfying profile, with notes of blackberries and black raspberries underpinned by peppery and floral notes. This wine is poised to be exceptional and is well worth buying a few bottles of.” (Jeb Dunnuck, 2022). Its elegance and finesse make it an iconic wine!

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Regions

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

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional, with controlled fermentation temperatures and extended maceration

Livestock Farming

1½ years in oak barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

A deep, rich, and brilliant dark red color

Nose

Dark fruits with hints of spice

Palate

A full-bodied, rich, and distinguished wine with rounded tannins that are well-integrated yet noticeable on the palate; full-bodied, warm, and intensely aromatic; a well-rounded wine with good length, elegance, and finesse resulting from a beautiful balance between tannins and fruit

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

A modern, powerful, and slightly heady wine, yet seductive and evocative. The inky black cherry notes give way to a dense palate where all the fruit is concentrated in a structured body with drying tannins. Herbal and stony notes are wrapped in a firm structure. A good, versatile 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

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

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.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

An impressive Côtes-du-Rhône with layers of blackberries and black raspberries enveloping a core of moderately dry tannins on the bold palate. A long, dry, and confident finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-92/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

A little gem in the making, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône has a round, elegant, and incredibly satisfying profile, with notes of blackberries and black raspberries underscored by peppery and floral notes. This wine is expected to be exceptional and is well worth buying a few bottles of.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 25 reviews

Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE L. Published on March 15, 2024

A superb Côtes du Rhône from Guigal. Beautifully crafted, as always. Enjoy it with pork, charcuterie, or even as an aperitif or with spicy dishes.