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Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage 2012

Name: Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage 2012
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.8 (44 reviews)

Crozes Hermitage|Red wine

3.8/5 (44 customers)

87/100

Robert Parker

14/20

RVF

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

"With a subtle hint of acidity, the 2012 Crozes Hermitage offers a serious, flavorful nose that blends aromas of black pepper, wild herbs, olives, and black fruits. Medium-bodied, fresh, with fine tannins and superb richness on the palate." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2012

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

clay-loam and sandy-gravelly limestone soils

Viticulture

Cultivation using integrated pest management to combat vine diseases and pests. Vines are managed to yield 40 hl/hectare

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures. Vatting time: 3 weeks

Livestock Farming

Approximately 24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

very dark, deep color

Nose

small red berries such as blackcurrants, cherries, and strawberries, and delicate woody notes

Palate

Tannic and full-bodied, with aromas of blackcurrant buds and vanilla, a hint of licorice, remarkable freshness, and very pronounced tannins

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, game, or a cheese platter...

More information at Guigal

More information at Crozes Hermitage

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 (2015 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

With a subtle hint of complexity, the 2012 Crozes Hermitage offers a serious, flavorful nose that blends aromas of black pepper, wild herbs, olives, and black fruits. Medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins and superb richness on the palate.

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 (2016 guide) 14/20 (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 wine:

Crozes-Hermitage has a more southern character, with greater ripeness and spicier, sun-kissed notes.

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.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2013 guide) 16,5/20

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 44 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. THIERRY OU CHANTAL V. Published on April 16, 2017

The color is perfectly clear, of medium intensity, garnet. The nose is pronounced and rich, dominated by red fruits, with a very slight smoky note and a hint of tobacco. The palate is velvety and well-structured, with a fine texture, then it gains a bit of body. The wine is full-bodied. The finish is decent, with subtle peppery notes. The wine is harmonious. It can be served with hearty dishes, yet it retains its elegance. This Syrah paired well with the meal. Don’t expect too much based on what you might read on retail websites, but for the price, it more than delivers (12.90 euros on 1jour1vin at the time, but expect to pay around 14–15 euros at your local wine shop). I’ll be buying it again. Decant for at least 2 hours if possible; the wine gains in subtlety. http://escapadoenophile.com/guigal-crozes-hermitage-rouge-2012/