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E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2021

Name: E. Guigal - 2021 Crozes-Hermitage Red
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.8 (11 reviews)

Crozes Hermitage|Red wine

3.8/5 (11 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

Syrah

great finale

red meat

“A perfect northern expression of Syrah”

“A typical Crozes-Hermitage, in the style of the appellation’s lighter wines, but with the juicy heather character one expects from this appellation. The supple tannins bring out the wine’s character beautifully. Plenty of dried herbs on the finish. Ready to drink now.” (James Suckling 2024)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2021

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%

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

2029

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

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 (2024 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

A typical Crozes-Hermitage, in the style of the appellation’s lighter wines, but with the juicy heather character one expects from this appellation. The supple tannins complement the wine very well. Plenty of dried herbs on the finish. Ready to drink now.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 11 reviews

Review and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on September 9, 2024

Meh, meh... I’m pretty disappointed with this Crozes, which is clearly outclassed by the 2020. In keeping with the characteristics of a very average 2021 vintage, it’s marked by moderate intensity, a slight heaviness, and a silky texture with intense, peppery notes of black fruit, underpinned by ever-present tannins, a hint of graphite, and a finish tinged with minty freshness. The price is a bit overrated. It’s immediately approachable and pairs better with grilled meats than with stews.