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E. Guigal - Gigondas 2020

Name: E. Guigal - Gigondas 2020
Brand: Guigal
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Gigondas|Red wine

4.2/5 (5 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

91-93/100

Robert Parker

16+/20

Jancis Robinson

90-92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90/100

RVF

spicy

powerful

balanced

simmered meat

“Here is an excellent introduction to Gigondas, with the richness, spice, and full-bodied tannins one expects from this appellation. The finish is long and well-structured, with excellent balance. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre that was aged entirely in oak casks. Enjoy now or celller. ” (James Suckling 2023)

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Estate

Guigal

Vintage

2020

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 bold, 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...

More information at Guigal

More information at Gigondas

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 run 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 red, white, and rosé varieties—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 first identified by the monks of the Hospice de Tournon and featuring 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:

Guigal sources its Gigondas wine from 15 suppliers, some of whom the company has been working with since before the appellation became an official designation in 1971. The 2020 Gigondas follows in this tradition, with delicate floral aromas and plenty of raspberry notes. It is full-bodied, lush, and already easy to enjoy, but it seems to have plenty of substance to age for at least a decade.

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 (2024 guide) 90/100

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 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 Côte-Rôtie trio: 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 exceptional 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 16+/20

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Here is an excellent introduction to Gigondas, offering the richness, spice, and full-bodied tannins expected of this appellation. The finish is long and well-structured, with excellent balance. This cuvée, made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, was aged entirely in oak casks. Enjoy now or lay it down.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 90–92/100

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 5 reviews