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E. Guigal - Gigondas 2019

Name: E. Guigal - Gigondas 2019
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Gigondas|Red wine

3.9/5 (7 customers)

94/100

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

RVF

91-93/100

Robert Parker

91-93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

91/100

Wine Spectator

powerful

freshness

simmered meat

"A great vintage!"

“Remarkably rich, with none of the dry tannins so often found in this vintage; the palate is fresh and offers a velvety texture, with a finish of dried fruit, dark tobacco, and prunes—a wine of great integrity.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2023)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2019

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Regions

Old alluvial soils; red clays, sometimes stony, on the hillsides

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional with a long maceration

Livestock Farming

Aged for 2 years in oak casks, half of which are new

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Purple Dress

Nose

Intense, with notes of stone fruit, licorice, and forest floor aromas

Palate

A clean, refined attack with beautiful, pronounced yet well-integrated tannins. Generous, powerful, and full-bodied, with a long, elegant finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with red meats—especially game—and cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

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

About the wine:

Remarkably rich, with none of the dry tannins so often found in this vintage; the palate is fresh and offers a velvety texture, with a finish of dried fruit, dark tobacco, and prunes—a wine with lovely structure.

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) 91–93/100 (Excellent Wine)

Rated ***** (Exceptional)

About the wine:

With aromas of Provençal herbs, cherries, and blueberries, the 2019 Gigondas is another success story from this southern Rhône appellation. Full-bodied and concentrated, it is rich and velvety on the palate, with a long 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

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

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:

A fresh, minty Gigondas that's very easy to drink.

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 91/100 (Exceptional wine)

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 91–93/100

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 15, 2023

A beautifully crafted Gigondas from the outstanding 2019 vintage, presented in a classic style. Twenty-four months of aging in large oak casks have allowed the structure to integrate and the balance to reach perfection. From the very first sip, this wine reveals a slender yet full-bodied profile, with tannins that are present yet well-rounded, and a velvety, almost powdery texture. One then takes the time to taste and savor with delight a full-bodied, generous, and refined palate that concentrates a beautiful density of black and red fruits—slightly jam-like—enhanced by subtle spices and notes of caramel, all wrapped in understated oak. Finally, a sensation of minty freshness underscores an endless finish... Well-suited for aging, but enjoyable now. Very good value for money. During a family meal, this lovely Guigal complemented the richness of a slow-simmered Provençal stew, served with fresh tagliatelle cooked al dente. Rating = 4.2.