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E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2020

Name: E. Guigal - 2020 Crozes-Hermitage Red
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

Crozes Hermitage|Red wine

4.3/5 (10 customers)

92/100

Wine Spectator

91/100

James Suckling

90/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89-91/100

Robert Parker

Syrah

freshness

great finale

peppery

red meat

“A Northern Expression of Syrah”

“A wine that is very characteristic of the appellation, with an abundance of fresh blackberries and delicate notes of smoke and pepper. The medium-bodied palate features a interplay of vibrant fruit and crisp tannins. Sourced from the northern part of the appellation. Most of the wine is aged in large oak casks, with a small portion aged in oak barrels. Ready to drink now or for aging.” (James Suckling 2023). A sure bet!

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2020

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Clay-loam and sandy-gravelly

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional methods, temperature control during alcoholic fermentation, vatting for about 3 weeks

Livestock Farming

24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Very dark and deep color

Nose

Small red berries (cherries and strawberries), delicate woody aromas

Palate

Tannic and full-bodied, with aromas of blackcurrant buds and vanilla; remarkably fresh, with noticeable tannins that have been softened by extended aging in oak

Serve

Between 16 et 18°C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with game, red meat, cheese...

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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 (2022 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

Fun and fruity, with just enough peppery complexity to keep it interesting for several sips, the 2020 Crozes Hermitage features plump blueberries, ripe tannins, and an appetizing finish.

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.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

A wine that is very characteristic of the appellation, with an abundance of fresh blackberries and delicate notes of smoke and pepper. The medium-bodied palate features a interplay of vibrant fruit and crisp tannins. Sourced from the northern part of the appellation. Most of the wine is aged in large oak casks, with a small portion aged in oak barrels. Enjoy now or celller.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 10 reviews

Review and rating by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Posted on 11/07/2026

2020, opened in 2026; perhaps I drank it too cold and didn't let it breathe enough, as it was more balanced the next day. The tannins are still a bit grippy; the nose offers notes of pepper and blackberry, even leather; decent length. It's satisfying, but given the reviews I'd read online, I was expecting better.