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Guigal - Côtes du Rhône 2012

Name: Guigal - 2012 Côtes du Rhône
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.7 (34 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|White wine

3.7/5 (34 customers)

88/100

Robert Parker

A new vintage, the 2011 received the following ratings: Robert Parker 89/100, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Gerbelle & Maurange 14/20
This Côtes-du-Rhône offers freshness, marked by the very distinct aromatic expression of Viognier. Aromas of white flowers, apricot, acacia, and white peach rise to the nose, followed by a fruity palate with plenty of body and richness. A well-rounded wine combining elegance, power, and balance!

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2012

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Viognier, 10% Roussane, 9% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 3% Bourboulenc

Regions

A wide variety of soils: sediments, granitic limestone

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 33 hl/hectare

Wine Production

Wine production at low temperatures; controlled temperatures during alcoholic fermentation

Livestock Farming

In stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a bright, crystal-clear golden-yellow color

Nose

Focused on freshness, characterized by the Viognier’s very distinct aromatic profile. Aromas of white flowers, apricot, acacia, and white peach

Palate

Fruity, with plenty of body and richness—a well-rounded wine that combines elegance, power, and balance

Serve

at about 10°C

Open

1/2 hour before serving

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2016

Production

Approximately 550,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

à savourer sur des entrées variées, des poissons, mais aussi de la cuisine asiatique...<br/>

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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 (2013 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Kicking off the white wine lineup with smoky aromas, the 2012 Côtes du Rhône Blanc is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks. It offers lovely notes of white peach and flowers, along with hints of citrus, in a clean, balanced, and juicy style. Medium-bodied and delicious, it’s a great introduction to white wines from the Rhône Valley.

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 34 reviews