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Guigal - Côtes du Rhône 2011

Name: Guigal - 2011 Côtes du Rhône
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.7 (114 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.7/5 (114 customers)

14,5/20

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

14,5/20

Gault & Millau

88/100

Robert Parker

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

“Offering excellent value for the price, the 2011 Côtes du Rhône delivers notes of black cherry, smoky earth, olive, forest floor, and licorice, along with a precise, balanced, medium-bodied palate. Solid as a rock and surpassing many more expensive bottles, it should be enjoyed over the next 4 to 5 years. ” (Wine Advocate 2013 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Syrah, 35% 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 winemaking methods, controlled fermentation temperatures, long maceration periods

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak casks

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A deep, rich, and brilliant red color

Nose

with aromas of dark fruits accented by spicy notes

Palate

Full-bodied, silky, rich, and elegant. Rounded tannins, very well-integrated yet distinct. This wine stands out for its richness, warmth, and aromatic intensity.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2018

Production

3,500,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

A Côtes-du-Rhône that stands out for its premium quality and pairs well with cold cuts, meats, game, and cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 + Editor's Choice (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

Beautifully round and rich, driven by its predominantly Syrah blend; best enjoyed without letting it breathe too much; long-finishing, rivaling many wines from the South thanks to the complementary nature of its sources—and there are millions of bottles of it!

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14.5/20 (Good)

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the wine:

A rich, indulgent treat... as broad as the Rhône in its flavors... with notes of blackcurrant juice, cherry, black grape, and more—as dense and ever-changing as the river’s current. Nothing to report, and we’re left wanting more... invigorating!

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:

Offering excellent value for the money, the 2011 Côtes du Rhône delivers notes of black cherry, smoky earth, olive, forest floor, and licorice, along with a well-balanced, medium-bodied palate. Solid as a rock and surpassing many more expensive bottles, it should be enjoyed over the next 4 to 5 years.

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

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.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

A perennial favorite—it’s reassuring to see that quality standards remain consistently high, even for Guigal’s most affordable wines. Red fruit—cherries and raspberries—blends seamlessly with hints of clove, crushed pepper, black olives, and coffee. It’s round on the palate, becoming more structured and full-bodied on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 114 reviews