“A complex nose of pomegranate, summer flowers, and sweet black berries. A very rich wine with a toasty character and fruit that’s almost overripe. However, the generous, well-structured tannins keep it on track through the long finish. Aged for two years in 50% new oak and 50% used small barrels. Enjoy now or celller.” (James Suckling 2023). A quintessential, highly seductive wine with excellent aging potential!
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Eye
Very deep color, ruby red with purplish highlights
Nose
Spices, red berries, and delicate woody notes
Palate
A tannic, full-bodied wine with aromas of blackcurrant buds and vanilla; the finish is licorice-like and spicy
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs very well with lamb, game, red meat, aged cheeses...
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 estate-owned vineyards), supplemented in the spring of 2022 by the 100 hectares of Château d’Aquéria. And, as always, there is the 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's 2020 Hermitage, which promises to be another solid vintage for this wine, features aromas of meat and herbs, as well as an abundance of berries. Full-bodied, rich, and velvety, it is concentrated and has a long finish.
About the estate:
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 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 that produce the Ex-Voto cuvée. 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 (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A complex nose of pomegranate, summer flowers, and sweet black berries. A very rich wine with toasty notes and fruit that’s almost overripe. However, the generous, well-structured tannins keep it on track through the long finish. Aged for two years in 50% new oak and 50% used small barrels. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93/100
Rated "Recommended"