E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2023
91/100
James Suckling
90-92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Freshness, fruitiness, and generosity for a white wine of sublime quality."
A typical white Crozes-Hermitage. Abundant flavors of summer meadow and mirabelle plum fill the generous body of this medium-bodied to full-bodied wine. With aeration, hints of caramel and melted butter develop. Juicy and creamy finish. Almost pure Marsanne with a small amount of Roussanne. Aged 30% in oak barrels and 70% in stainless steel. Enjoy now or hold." (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Golden yellow color
Nose
Floral aromas (hawthorn, acacia), subtle woody scents
Mouth
Elegant, full-bodied, round, and rich, a remarkably fresh wine combining finesse and richness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meats, grilled salmon with béarnaise sauce, poultry terrine, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Marcel and Philippe Guigal jointly run the successful family business, which since 2017 has expanded significantly in the south, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (77 hectares of land), supplemented in spring 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d'Aquéria. And still the rich parcels in Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage. Wine lovers can taste some of the greatest vintages in the valley, 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In addition to its "treasures" in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu, Guigal owns two beautiful plots in Saint-Joseph: the "Saint-Joseph" locality, which gave its name to the appellation, and the Vignes de l'Hospice, planted on a very steep granite hillside, already identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and with a geological formation similar to the famous Bessards hill in Hermitage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-star rated estate (Outstanding production)
About the estate:
An iconic figure in the northern Rhône, Marcel Guigal is both a major wine merchant and a large landowner. In the latter capacity, he cultivates famous Côte Rôtie vineyards 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 work alongside his father, still maintaining this duality of property and trade. The vinification of the northern appellations all takes place in Ampuis.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated ***** (Exceptional)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, 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 entity, we bring together wines from our own vineyards, which we separate from our wine trading activities. This includes the famous trio from Côte-Rôtie: La Mouline, La Turque, and La Landonne, the first two being brands and the last 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 located on a magnificent terroir, as well as a few large plots in Hermitage from which the Ex-Voto cuvée is produced. Marcel Guigal is ably supported by his son Philippe, who seems to be gently changing the style of the wines, with a slightly less dominant approach to aging. Needless to say, all these wines are made for long-term aging.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About wine:
A typical white Crozes-Hermitage. Abundant flavors of summer meadow and mirabelle plum fill the generous body of this medium- to full-bodied wine. With aeration, hints of caramel and melted butter develop. Juicy and creamy finish. Almost pure Marsanne with a small amount of Roussanne. Aged 30% in oak barrels and 70% in stainless steel. Enjoy now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90-92/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Notes of acacia blossom, white peach, spices, and brioche emerge from the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023, a blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne aged in 70% stainless steel vats and 30% used barrels. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced, with good freshness and a clean, pure style, this lovely, elegant Crozes will be enjoyable to drink as soon as it is released.
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